6.6kV SWGR

Medium-Voltage Switchgear
Type SIMOPRIME Extendable Truck-Type Circuit-Breaker Switchgear up to 17.5 kV

Single Busbar, Metal-Enclosed, Metal-Clad, Air-Insulated
Medium-Voltage
Switchgear
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Order No.: 888-3038.9

Revision: 05
Issue: 02.08.2010
About these Instructions
These instructions do not purport to cover all details or For further details, e.g. about additional equipment and
variations in equipment, nor to provide for every possible information about other switchgear types, please refer
contingency to be met in connection with installation or to catalog HA 26.11.
operation.
Should further information be desired or should
For details about technical design and equipment like particular problems arise which are not covered
e.g. technical data, secondary equipment, circuit sufficiently by these instructions, the matter should be
diagrams, please refer to the order documents. referred to the competent Siemens department.
The switchgear is subject to continuous technical The contents of this instruction manual shall not become
development within the scope of technical progress. If part of or modify any prior or existing agreement,
not stated otherwise on the individual pages of these commitment or relationship. The Sales Contract
instructions, we reserve the right to modify the specified contains the entire obligations of Siemens. The warranty
values and drawings. All dimensions are given in mm. contained in the contract between the parties is the sole
warranty of Siemens. Any statements contained herein
do not create new warranties or modify the existing
warranty.
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Contents
Safety instructions............................................................................5 10.2 Rating plates ......................................................32
1 Signal terms and definitions................................ 5 10.3 3AH5 vacuum circuit-breaker.............................33
2 General instructions ............................................ 5 10.4 SION vacuum-circuit-breaker .............................35
3 Due application.................................................... 6 10.5 Vacuum contactor 3TL81, 3TL61 and 3TL65...... 37
4 Qualified personnel ............................................. 6 10.6 Vacuum contactor 3TL62, 3TL63 and 3TL66 .....37
Description.........................................................................................8 10.7 Circuit diagrams .................................................37
5 Features .............................................................. 8 11 Service information ............................................38
6 Panel types.......................................................... 9 11.1 Maintenance ......................................................38
6.1 Product range...................................................... 9 11.2 Switchgear extension.........................................38
6.2 Circuit-breaker panel ..........................................10 11.3 Spare part orders ...............................................38
6.3 600 mm vacuum contactor panel with 11.4 Replacement of switchpanels and
HV HRC fuses .................................................... 11 components.......................................................38
6.4 435 mm vacuum contactor panel with Installation ...................................................................................... 39
HV HRC fuses ....................................................12
12 Preparing installation..........................................39
6.5 Disconnecting panel...........................................12
12.1 Preliminary clarifications ....................................39
6.6 Metering panel ...................................................13
12.2 Switchgear room................................................39
6.7 Bus sectionalizer panel.......................................13
12.3 Storage before installation .................................39
7 Components.......................................................14
12.4 Tools...................................................................41
7.1 Truck with 3AH5 vacuum circuit-breaker ............14
12.5 Installation and fixing material............................42
7.2 Truck with SION vacuum circuit-breaker.............16
12.6 Comments on electromagnetic compatibility ....42
7.3 Vacuum contactor truck......................................18
13 Unloading and erecting the switchgear .............44
7.4 Withdrawable vacuum contactor........................19
13.1 Packing and transport unit .................................44
7.5 Disconnector truck ............................................ 20
13.2 Unloading transport units...................................45
7.6 Metering truck................................................... 21
13.3 Completeness and transport damage................47
7.7 Busbar compartment ........................................ 22
13.4 Transport to the place of installation
7.8 Additional compartment to the busbar (switchgear room) ..............................................48
compartment of a single panel.......................... 22
13.5 Erecting the panels ............................................50
7.9 Additional compartment to the busbar
14 Assembling the switchgear ...............................55
compartment of a double panel ........................ 23
14.1 Aligning and bolting the panels together ...........55
7.10 Cable compartment .......................................... 23
14.2 Degree of protection IP51..................................56
7.11 Low-voltage compartment ................................ 24
14.3 Fastening the panels to the foundation..............57
7.12 Current transformers ......................................... 25
14.4 Assembling the busbars ....................................58
7.13 Voltage transformers ......................................... 25
14.5 Interconnecting the earthing busbars and
7.14 Forced ventilation .............................................. 26
earthing the switchgear .....................................60
8 Interlocks........................................................... 27
14.6 Installing the panel connection links ..................61
8.1 Interlocks for vacuum contactor panels and
14.7 Installing the switchgear end walls ....................62
circuit-breaker panels ........................................ 27
14.8 Installing low-voltage compartments .................63
8.2 Interlocks for panels with feeder earthing
switch................................................................ 27 14.9 Assembling the baffles ...................................... 64
9 Accessories....................................................... 28 15 Electrical connections ........................................66
10 Technical data.................................................... 29 15.1 Connecting high-voltage cables ......................... 66
10.1 Complete switchgear ........................................ 29
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15.2 Connecting earthing and short-circuiting 22.2 Racking the withdrawable contactor to
facility ................................................................ 68 test position ...................................................... 91
15.3 Connecting control cables ................................. 69 23 Operating the circuit-breaker............................. 95
15.4 Connecting bus wires........................................ 70 23.1 Closing the circuit-breaker................................. 95
16 Final installation work ........................................ 71 23.2 Opening the circuit-breaker ............................... 96
16.1 Checking high-voltage connections ................... 71 24 Charging the circuit-breaker closing spring
manually ............................................................ 97
16.2 Checking bolted joints ....................................... 71
25 Contactor function............................................. 98
16.3 Checking control cable connections .................. 71
25.1 Closing or opening the contactor ...................... 98
16.4 Cleaning the switchgear .................................... 71
26 Operating the feeder earthing switch ............... 99
16.5 Checking and completing protection against
adverse environmental influences (protection 26.1 Feeder earthing ................................................. 99
against corrosion) .............................................. 71
26.2 Feeder de-earthing ...........................................100
16.6 Checking installation work ................................. 72
27 Operating the busbar earthing switch ..............102
16.7 Switchgear extension ........................................ 72
27.1 Busbar earthing ................................................102
17 Commissioning.................................................. 73
27.2 Busbar de-earthing ...........................................104
17.1 Safety instructions ............................................. 73
28 Operating the feeder earthing switch of the
17.2 Instructing the operating personnel................... 73 contactor panel.................................................106
17.3 Checking the installation work and the 28.1 Feeder earthing ................................................106
accessories........................................................ 74
28.2 Feeder de-earthing ...........................................108
17.4 Checking interlocks mechanically ...................... 74
29 Moving the switching device truck into
17.5 Test operation .................................................... 74 and out of the panel ......................................... 110
17.6 Preparing the power-frequency voltage test ...... 75 30 Moving the withdrawable contactor into
and out of the panel ......................................... 115
17.7 Switching on operational high voltage ............... 76
30.1 Taking the withdrawable contactor out of
17.8 Correcting circuit diagrams ................................ 76
the panel .......................................................... 115
Operation ......................................................................................... 77
30.2 Inserting the withdrawable contactor in
18 Safety instructions ............................................. 77 the
panel ................................................................ 118
19 Control elements and indicators........................ 78
31 Verification of safe isolation from supply
19.1 Control elements at the panel front................... 78
(LRM system)...................................................122
19.2 Operating tools .................................................. 81
32 Manual operation of shutters ...........................123
20 Opening the door to the switching device
32.1 Manual operation of shutters in circuit-
compartment..................................................... 83
breaker and disconnecting panels ....................123
21 Racking the switching device truck.................... 86
32.2 Manual operation of shutters in the
21.1 Racking the switching device truck to contactor panel.................................................124
service position ................................................. 86
33 Replacing high-voltage fuses............................128
21.2 Racking the switching device truck to
Maintenance and servicing........................................................ 134
test position....................................................... 87
34 Maintenance ....................................................134
22 Racking the withdrawable contactor of
435 mm panel ................................................... 89 35 Maintenance of vacuum circuit-breaker /
vacuum contactor.............................................135
22.1 Racking the withdrawable contactor to
service position ................................................. 89 36 Trouble shooting...............................................135
Index ............................................................................................. 137

Safety instructions
Safety instructions
1 Signal terms and definitions
DANGER!
as used in these instructions, this means that personal injuries can occur if the relevant
precautionary measures are not taken.
Ö Observe the safety instructions.
ATTENTION!
as used in these instructions, this means that damage to property or environment can
occur if the relevant precautionary measures are not taken.
Ö Observe the safety instructions.
NOTE!
as used in these instructions, this points at facilitations of work, particularities for
operation or possible maloperation.
Ö Observe the notes.
Symbols used Ö Operation symbol: Identifies an operation. Asks the operator to perform an
operation.
r Result symbol: Identifies the result of an operation.
2 General instructions
Independently of the safety instructions given in these operating instructions, the local
laws, ordinances, guidelines and standards for operation of electrical equipment as well
as for labor, health and environmental protection apply.
Any kind of modification on the product or alteration of the product must be coordinated
with the manufacturer in advance, as uncoordinated modifications or alterations can
cause the expiration of warranty claims, cause danger to life, limb and other legally
protected interests, and the fulfillment of the type tests (according to IEC 62271-200)
may not be guaranteed anymore.
The edition of the standard is only mentioned in the test report applicable at the time of
switchgear manufacture.
Five Safety Rules of The Five Safety Rules of Electrical Engineering must generally be observed during
Electrical Engineering operation of the products and components described in these operating instructions:
• Isolate.
• Secure against reclosing.
• Verify safe isolation from supply.
• Earth and short-circuit.
• Cover or barrier adjacent live parts.

Safety instructions
3 Due application
The switchgear corresponds to the relevant laws, prescriptions and standards applicable
at the time of delivery. If correctly used, they provide a high degree of safety by means
of logical mechanical interlocks and shockproof metal enclosure of live parts.
DANGER!
The perfect and safe operation of this switchgear is conditional on:
Ö Observance of operating and installation instructions.

Ö Qualified personnel.
Ö Proper transportation and correct storage of the switchgear.
Ö Correct installation and commissioning.
Ö Diligent operation and maintenance.
Ö Observance of the instructions applicable at site for installation, operation and
safety.
4 Qualified personnel
Qualified personnel in accordance with these instructions are persons who are familiar
with transport, installation, commissioning, maintenance and operation of the product
and have appropriate qualifications for their work.
To get appropriate qualifications about transport, installation and commissioning, this

personnel must have taken part in a training for assembly and installation of Siemens air-
insulated medium-voltage switchgear type SIMOPRIME.
This installation training provides detailed information about design, operation,

installation and trouble shooting on the primary part of SIMOPRIME switchgear. After
successful participation, the participants in this training get a certificate. This certificate
authorizes the participants to install, assemble and connect this medium-voltage
switchgear electrically at their own responsibility.
For further information about this installation training, please contact:
SIEMENS Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.

Gebze Organize Sanayi Bölgesi (GOSB)
41480 Kocaeli
TURKEY
Tel : +90 262 676 20 91
Furthermore, qualified personnel must have the following training and instruction or
authorization:
• Training and instruction or authorization to switch on, switch off, earth and identify
power circuits and equipment / systems as per the relevant safety standards
• Training and instruction regarding the applicable specifications for the prevention of
accidents and the care and use of appropriate safety equipment
• Training in first aid and behavior in the event of possible accidents

Safety instructions

Description
Description
5 Features
Truck-type circuit-breaker switchgear type SIMOPRIME is air-insulated, factory-
assembled, type-tested, metal-enclosed switchgear for indoor installation according to
IEC 62 271-200, type of accessibility A.
Personal safety • All switching operations can be performed with high-voltage door closed
• Standard degree of protection IP4X according to IEC 60 529
• Panels tested for internal arcs as per IEC 62 271-200
• Metal-clad design
• Metallic, positively driven shutters protect against accidental contact with live parts
• Mechanical position indicators for circuit-breaker, removable part and earthing switch
visible at the panel front
• Logical interlocks between the actuation of the circuit-breaker, the operating
mechanism of the removable part and the operating mechanism of the earthing switch
prevent maloperation
• Option: Verification of safe isolation from supply with high-voltage door closed by
means of a voltage detecting system according to IEC 61 243-5
• Feeder earthing by means of make-proof earthing switches.
Security of operation • Operation of all switching, disconnecting and earthing functions from panel front
• Option: Electrical position indicators integrated in the mimic diagram
• Convenient height of actuating openings, control elements and position indicators on
high-voltage door, as well as of low-voltage equipment in door of low-voltage
compartment.
Flexibility • High flexibility due to various configurations of the basic panel types
• Wall-standing or free-standing arrangement
• Cable connection from front or rear
• Designed as truck-type switchgear
• Use of block-type transformers
• Connection of all familiar types of cables
• Extension of existing switchgear at both ends without modification of panels
• Secondary multiratio for current transformers
• Baffles for various internal arc stresses
Availability • Panel-internal control cables laid in metallic wiring ducts

• Option: Pressure-resistant floor cover
• Cable testing without isolating the switchgear possible by separately opening shutter
of switching device compartment
• Extension of existing switchgear at both ends without modification of panels
• Secondary multiratio for current transformers
• Metallic partitions and shutters
• Option: Degree of protection IP51 according to IEC 60 529
• Option: Aseismic capacity according to ETGI 1020 / IEC 68-3-3 (UBC 97)

Description
6 Panel types
Truck-type circuit-breaker switchgear type SIMOPRIME consists of various panel types
which can be freely combined according to the requirements.
6.1 Product range

Product range The panel versions are shown hereafter. Graphical symbols shown in dotted lines can be
ordered optionally.
Circuit- Disconnecting panel Vacuum contactor Bus sectionalizer Metering panel

breaker panel panel
3AH5/SION vacuum circuit-

Current transformer
breaker
Disconnector links Voltage transformer 2)
Vacuum contactor with HV HRC

Voltage transformer with primary fuses
fuses
Vacuum contactor with control Voltage transformer, withdrawable, with/without

transformer and HV HRC fuses primary fuses
Make-proof earthing switch 3) HV HRC fuse
Capacitive voltage detecting Cable sealing ends, max. 6x500 mm2 per
system 3) phase1)
Solid-insulated bar connection

Surge arrester
Current transformer in run of busbar 3)

Surge limiter
1) The details refer to conventional RXS single-core sealing ends for XLPE cables or other makes with similar dimensions.
2) Not applicable for 435mm vacuum contactor panel.
3) Not applicable for busbar of 435mm vacuum contactor panel.

Description
Panel design Truck-type circuit-breaker switchgear type SIMOPRIME is modular and has three
compartments.
Features • Enclosure made of powder-coated sheet steel

• Compartments bolted together
• Each compartment has a pressure relief
Fig. 1: SIMOPRIME circuit-breaker panel (shown with baffles for IAC 0.1s)
a Busbar compartment j Switching device compartment

s Shutters for high-voltage contacts k Switching device truck (shown with 3AH5
vacuum-circuit-breaker)
d Block-type current transformer l SIPROTEC bay controller (option)
f Feeder earthing switch (option) ; Low-voltage compartment
g Point of connection for high-voltage cable
h Voltage transformer at the cable feeder (option)
6.2 Circuit-breaker panel

Circuit-breaker panels are used as incoming or outgoing feeder panels. The 3AH5/SION
vacuum circuit-breaker is mounted on a truck to be moved into the panel. The vacuum
circuit-breaker can break all the rated normal and short-circuit currents specified on the
rating plate.
Basic equipment • Truck with 3AH5/SION vacuum circuit-breaker

• Busbar system
• Low-voltage plug connector to be coupled mechanically between truck and panel
• Panel connection for cables

Description
Additional equipment • Insulated busbar system

• Busbar transverse partition
• Block-type current transformers at the cable feeder
• Busbar current transformers, block-type
• Voltage transformers
- at the cable feeder
- at the busbar (for 600 mm panels rated at Ik ≤ 31.5 kA)
- withdrawable type, mounted on the truck
• Surge arresters
• Surge limiters
• Busbar earthing switch with short-circuit making capacity (for 600 mm panels rated at
Ik ≤ 31.5 kA)
• Sockets for capacitive voltage detecting systems
• Feeder earthing switch with short-circuit making capacity
• Solid-insulated bar connection (only for 2500 A, 3150 A and 3600 A panels)
6.3 600 mm vacuum contactor panel with HV HRC fuses

The 600 mm vacuum contactor panel with HV HRC fuses can be equipped with the
vacuum contactor types 3TL61, 3TL65 or 3TL81. The respective vacuum contactor is
mounted on a truck to be moved into the basic panel.
Basic equipment • Switching device truck with 3TL61, 3TL65 or 3TL81 vacuum contactor and HV HRC
fuse-links
• Electrical tripping of vacuum contactor by HV HRC fuses
• Busbar system
• Low-voltage plug connector to be coupled mechanically between switching device
truck and panel
• Three to six HV HRC fuses mounted on the switching device truck, according to
DIN 43625, "medium" striker according to IEC 60282, and auxiliary switch for fuse trip
indications

- at the busbar
• Surge arresters
• Surge limiters
• Busbar earthing switch with short-circuit making capacity
• Control transformer mounted on the truck (up to 7.2 kV)

Description
6.4 435 mm vacuum contactor panel with HV HRC fuses

The 435 mm vacuum contactor panel with HV HRC fuses can be equipped with the
vacuum contactor types 3TL62, 3TL63 or 3TL66. The respective vacuum contactor is
mounted on a withdrawable part to be moved into the basic panel.
Basic equipment • 3TL62, 3TL63 or 3TL66 vacuum contactor fuse combination (with HV HRC fuse-links)
• Electrical tripping of vacuum contactor by HV HRC fuses
• Busbar system
• Low-voltage plug connector to be coupled mechanically between withdrawable part
and panel
• Three to six HV HRC fuses mounted on the withdrawable part, according to
DIN 43625, "medium" striker according to IEC 60282, and auxiliary switch for fuse trip
indications

• Surge limiters
• Control transformer mounted on the withdrawable part (up to 7.2 kV)
6.5 Disconnecting panel

Disconnecting panels can be used for no-load disconnection of two busbar sections as a
part of bus sectionalizer panels, or - as incoming or outgoing feeder panels - for no-load
disconnection of high-voltage cables from the busbar, or of the busbar from high-voltage
cables. The disconnector links are mounted on a truck to be moved into the basic panel.
Basic equipment • Truck with disconnector links

• Busbar system

- at the busbar (for 600 mm panels rated at Ik ≤ 31.5 kA)
• Busbar earthing switch with short-circuit making capacity (for 600 mm panels rated at
Ik ≤ 31.5 kA)
• Solid-insulated bar connection (only for 2500 A, 3150 A and 3600 A panels)

Description
6.6 Metering panel

Metering panels are used for measuring the voltage at the busbar system. The metering
panel can be equipped with a metering truck.
Basic equipment • Metering truck with voltage transformers

• Busbar system

• Busbar earthing switch with short-circuit making capacity
• Three HV HRC fuses mounted on the truck, with "fuse tripped" indication
6.7 Bus sectionalizer panel

Bus sectionalizers consist of a circuit-breaker panel or a disconnecting panel in
combination with a bus riser panel.
Basic equipment • Truck with 3AH5/SION vacuum circuit-breaker or truck with disconnector links (in the
circuit-breaker or the disconnecting panel)
• Busbar system

• Metering truck (in the bus riser panel)
• One set of block-type current transformers (in the circuit-breaker or the disconnecting
panel)
• One set of voltage transformers (in the bus riser)

Description
7 Components
7.1 Truck with 3AH5 vacuum circuit-breaker
a Rating plate
s Contact pole
d Vacuum interrupter
f Truck
g Actuating opening of mechanical
interlock for truck operation
h Actuating opening for racking the
switching device truck
j Fixing levers to lock the truck in the
panel
k Front plate of 3AH5 circuit-breaker
l Low-voltage plug connector
Fig. 2: Truck with 3AH5 vacuum circuit-breaker
Features of truck with • Integrated mechanical interlock for operating mechanism

vacuum circuit-breaker • Mechanical position indicators for circuit-breaker
• Truck firmly interlocked with panel
• Manually operated switching device truck mechanism
• The control cables of the truck are connected with the panel through a low-voltage
plug connector to be coupled manually when the circuit-breaker truck is inserted in the
panel
• Option: Integrated electromagnetic and/or key/Ronis interlock for operating
mechanism

Description
Basic equipment of
vacuum circuit-breaker
a Auxiliary switch S1
s ON pushbutton
d OFF pushbutton
f Position indicator
g 1st shunt release Y1
h Operating shaft for the
vacuum interrupters
j Closing solenoid Y9
k Closing spring charged/ not
charged indicator
l Operations counter
; Closing spring
A Position switch
S Gear for charging the closing
Fig. 3: 3AH5 vacuum circuit-breaker (shown without front plate) spring manually
D Rating plate
• Operating mechanism unit for circuit-breaker

• Isolating contacts
• Mechanical interlocks
• Control board for mechanical operation
• Closing solenoid
• Mechanical "closing spring charged" indicator
• First shunt release
• Operations counter
• Circuit-breaker tripping signal
• Electrical anti-pumping device
• Varistor module for auxiliary voltage ≥ 60 V
• Auxiliary switch 6NO+6NC or 12NO+12NC
Additional equipment for • Second shunt release

vacuum circuit-breaker • Undervoltage release
• C.t.-operated release 0.1 s
• Design for higher insulation requirements
• Voltage transformers with/without fuses

Description
7.2 Truck with SION vacuum circuit-breaker
a Contact pole
s Vacuum interrupter
d Rating plate
f Actuating opening of
mechanical interlock for truck
operation
g Truck
h Actuating opening for racking
the switching device truck
j Fixing levers to lock the truck in
the panel
k Front plate of SION circuit-
breaker
l Low-voltage plug connector
Fig. 4: Truck with SION vacuum circuit-breaker

vacuum circuit-breaker • Mechanical position indicators for circuit-breaker
• Truck firmly interlocked with panel
plug connector to be coupled manually when the circuit-breaker truck is inserted in the
panel
mechanism
Basic equipment of vacuum a ON pushbutton

circuit-breaker
s Hand crank coupling
d Rating plate
f "Closing spring charged" indicator
g Operations counter
h Position indicator
j OFF pushbutton
Fig. 5: SION vacuum circuit-breaker

Description
a Auxiliary switch
s 1st release
d Terminal strip
f Motor
g Closing solenoid
h Closing spring
j Gear
Fig. 6: SION vacuum circuit-breaker (shown without front

plate)
• Operating mechanism unit for circuit-breaker

• Isolating contacts
• Mechanical interlocks
• Control board for mechanical operation
• Closing solenoid
• Mechanical "closing spring charged" indicator
• First shunt release
• Operations counter
• Circuit-breaker tripping signal
• Electrical anti-pumping device
• Varistor module for auxiliary voltage ≥ 60 V
• Auxiliary switch 12NO+12NC
Additional equipment for • Second shunt release

vacuum circuit-breaker • Undervoltage release
• C.t.-operated release 0.1 s
• Design for higher insulation requirements
• Voltage transformers with/without fuses

Description
7.3 Vacuum contactor truck

Siemens vacuum contactors 3TL81and 3TL6 are three-pole indoor contactors for rated
voltages from 7.2 kV to 12 kV. The vacuum contactors are load-break devices with
electromagnetic operating mechanism for high switching rates and unlimited operating
time. Depending on the design, the electromagnetic operating mechanism is suitable for
AC or DC operation. For short-circuit protection, the vacuum contactors are equipped
with a maximum of two HV HRC fuse-links per phase.
a Contact pole
s HV HRC fuse-link
d Truck
f Fixing levers to lock the truck in the
panel
g Auxiliary switch operation for "fuse
tripped" indication
h Vacuum contactor
Fig. 7: Truck with vacuum contactor 3TL81
NOTE!
The requirements regarding equipment and features of the vacuum contactors depends
on the local technical conditions. The exact equipment of the switching devices is
defined in the order documents.
Ö Observe the specifications in the order documents.

vacuum contactor • Truck firmly interlocked with panel
plug connector to be coupled manually when the contactor truck is inserted in the
panel
mechanism
• Option: Control transformer with HV HRC fuse-links (up to 7.2kV)

Description
Basic equipment of vacuum • Operating mechanism box with electromagnetic operating mechanism and control
contactor elements for unlimited operating time
• Three contactor poles with vacuum interrupters
The operating mechanism box accommodates all electrical and mechanical components
required for closing and opening the contactor. The rating plate is mounted on the
operating mechanism box.
Additional equipment of • Electromechanical closing latch with electrical and mechanical release
vacuum contactor
The vacuum contactor has opening springs to ensure that the contactor switches off if
the supply voltage fails, as long as there is no additional latch installed to prevent
involuntary shutdown.
7.4 Withdrawable vacuum contactor

Siemens vacuum contactors 3TL62, 3TL63 and 3TL66 are three-pole indoor contactor
fuse combinations for rated voltages from 7.2 kV to 12 kV. The vacuum contactors are
load-break devices with electromagnetic operating mechanism for high switching rates
and unlimited operating time. Depending on the design, the electromagnetic operating
mechanism is suitable for AC or DC operation. For short-circuit protection, the vacuum
contactors are equipped with a maximum of two HV HRC fuse-links per phase.
a HV HRC fuse-link
s Contact pole
d Withdrawable element
f Fixing levers to lock the truck in the
panel
g Vacuum contactor
h Auxiliary switch operation for "fuse
tripped" indication
Fig. 8: Withdrawable vacuum contactor 3TL62
NOTE!
The requirements regarding equipment and features of the vacuum contactors depends
on the local technical conditions. The exact equipment of the switching devices is
defined in the order documents.
Ö Observe the specifications in the order documents.

Description

vacuum contactor • Withdrawable part firmly interlocked with panel
• Manual operation switching for withdrawable part
plug connector to be coupled manually when the contactor truck is inserted in the
panel
• Option: Integrated electromagnetic and/or key/Ronis® interlock for operating
mechanism
• Option: Control transformer with HV HRC fuse-links (up to 7.2 kV)
Basic equipment of vacuum • Operating mechanism box with electromagnetic operating mechanism and control
contactor elements for unlimited operating time
• Three contactor poles with vacuum interrupters
The operating mechanism box accommodates all electrical and mechanical components
required for closing and opening the contactor. The rating plate is mounted on the
operating mechanism box.
Additional equipment of • Electromechanical closing latch with electrical and mechanical release
vacuum contactor
The vacuum contactor has opening springs to ensure that the contactor switches off if
the supply voltage fails, as long as there is no additional latch installed to prevent
involuntary shutdown.
7.5 Disconnector truck
a Disconnector links
s Fixing levers to lock the truck in the
panel
d Truck
Fig. 9: Disconnector truck

Description
Features of disconnector • Truck firmly interlocked with panel

truck • Manually operated disconnector truck mechanism
plug connector to be coupled manually when the disconnector truck is inserted in the
panel
mechanism
Basic equipment • Disconnector links
7.6 Metering truck
a Contact pole
s Fuse tripping mechanism, including
auxiliary switch with 1NO + 1NC
(provided with primary fuse-links)
d Primary fuse-link (option)
f Instrument transformer
g Truck
Fig. 10: Metering truck
Features of metering truck • Truck firmly interlocked with panel

• Manually operated disconnector truck mechanism
plug connector to be coupled manually when the metering truck is inserted in the
panel
Basic equipment • Instrument transformers for all three phases
Additional equipment • Three primary fuses mounted on the truck (with fuse tripped indication)

Description
7.7 Busbar compartment
Fig. 11: Busbar compartment with 2500 A busbars
Basic equipment • Version with rated normal current 1250 A, 2500 A, 3150 A or 3600 A (conductor bar
connections Cu-Ag as per IEC 62 271-1)
• Busbars made of bare flat copper, bolted from panel to panel
• Pressure relief to the rear into the pressure relief duct
Additional equipment • Insulated busbars

• Transverse partition from panel to panel
• Capacitive voltage taps in post insulators
• Busbar voltage transformers (up to 31.5 kA only for panels with a width of 600 mm )
• Busbar earthing switch (up to 31.5 kA only for panels with a width of 600 mm)
7.8 Additional compartment to the busbar compartment of a single panel

An additional compartment can be mounted on the busbar compartment for installation
of a busbar earthing switch or busbar voltage transformers. The additional compartment
is pre-assembled at the factory. It is available only for 600 mm panels up to 31.5 kA.
Fig. 12: Additional compartment for busbar earthing switch
Basic equipment • Design for busbar earthing switch

• Design for busbar voltage transformers

Description
7.9 Additional compartment to the busbar compartment of a double panel

An additional compartment can be mounted on the busbar compartments of double
panels. It is designed for installation of busbar current transformers. The additional
compartment is pre-assembled at the factory. These two panels are shipped as double
panels.
Fig. 13: Additional compartment to the busbar compartment of a double panel
Basic equipment • Design for busbar current transformers
7.10 Cable compartment

The cable connection in truck-type or withdrawable SIMOPRIME switchgear can be
accessed either from the front or from the rear.
a Feeder earthing switch (option)

s Voltage transformer (option)
d Earthing busbar
f High-voltage cables
g Block-type current transformer
(option)
Fig. 14: Cable compartment
Basic equipment • Version with rated normal current 630 A, 1000 A, 1250 A, 2500 A, 3150 A or 3600 A
(conductor bar connections Cu-Ag as per EN 62 271-1)
• Panel bars made of bare flat copper
• Pressure relief upwards through the pressure relief duct

Description
Possible connections • Cables: Single-core XLPE up to max. 2 x 500 mm2 (for 600 mm panel width) / 6 x 500
mm2 (for 800 mm panel width) per phase, or three-core XLPE up to max. 300 mm2
with RXS sealing ends or other types with similar dimensions
• Flat copper bars with bushings in the floor cover
Additional equipment • Block-type current transformers

• Voltage transformers can be installed optionally, max. 3 nos. 1-pole
• Surge arresters or limiters
• Make-proof earthing switch
• Panel heater
7.11 Low-voltage compartment
Fig. 15: Low-voltage compartment
Basic equipment • Completely partitioned off the panel and removable from the panel as a separate unit
• For accommodation of protection, control, measuring and metering equipment
• Plug-in bus wires and control cables
• Standard version with 700 mm height
• Option: 1000 mm height (only for 0.1 s arc duration)
• Door hinge on the left
Additional equipment • Heater

Description
7.12 Current transformers

Features • According to IEC 60044-1
• Block-type current transformers, cast-resin insulated
Mounting locations The block-type current transformers can be installed in the cable compartment of circuit-
breaker, vacuum contactor or bus sectionalizer panels. The block-type current
transformers can also be installed on the busbar in the additional compartment on top of
a double panel.
7.13 Voltage transformers

Features • According to IEC 60044-2
• Voltage transformers, cast-resin insulated
Mounting locations Voltage transformers can be mounted on the circuit-breaker truck or the metering truck,
in the cable compartment or at the busbar. Voltage transformers on the metering truck
can be equipped with fuses.

Description
7.14 Forced ventilation

A radial fan, which can be operated either by current or ambient temperature control, is
mounted on top of the ventilation duct in panels with forced ventilation.A second fan,
which operates if the first fan fails, is used for redundant forced ventilation. The
redundant system is not a must, but an option.
Basic equipment • Radial fan
Radial fan operation criteria Rated feeder or bus Current-controlled setting Ambient-temperature-controlled setting T
sectionalizer current
[A] Current value Current ratio
[A] [%]
2500 1750 70 T = TA + 10 K
3150 2000 63
3600 2200 61 (TA: Ambient temperature)

Description
8 Interlocks
8.1 Interlocks for vacuum contactor panels and circuit-breaker panels
Mechanical interlocks Action Interlocking condition

Racking the switching device truck either from TEST Circuit breaker/vacuum contactor is in OPEN position
to SERVICE or from SERVICE to TEST position
Operating (closing or opening) the circuit-breaker/ Switching device truck is locked in SERVICE or TEST
vacuum contactor position, or switching device truck is out of the switching
device compartment
Closing the circuit-breaker/vacuum contactor in Low-voltage plug connector on circuit-breaker/vacuum
SERVICE position contactor is plugged in; truck has reached defined end
position (locked in SERVICE position)
Removing the low-voltage plug connector from the Switching device truck is in TEST position
circuit-breaker/vacuum contactor
Interrupting auxiliary voltage at the circuit-breaker/ Switching device truck is in TEST position
vacuum contactor
Opening the door to the switching device Switching device truck is in TEST position
compartment
Closing the door to the switching device compartment Low-voltage plug connector on circuit-breaker/vacuum
contactor is plugged in; ramps are folded in
Racking the switching device truck to SERVICE Door to switching device compartment is closed and
position locked
Replacing the switching device truck Switching device truck can only be replaced if ratings are
identical
Switching device truck can only be replaced if low-voltage
plug connector is correctly coded
Additional interlocks Action Interlocking condition

(option)
Racking the switching device truck either from TEST Electromagnetic interlocking coil is pulled
to SERVICE or from SERVICE to TEST position Padlock for locking the switching device truck is removed
Key (of key/Ronis interlock) is inserted and turned to
LOCKED position
8.2 Interlocks for panels with feeder earthing switch
Mechanical interlocks Action Interlocking condition

Closing the feeder earthing switch Switching device truck is locked in TEST position
Racking the switching device truck to SERVICE Feeder earthing switch is in OPEN position
position
Additional interlocks Action Interlocking condition

(option)
Operating (closing or opening) the feeder earthing Electromagnetic interlocking coil is pulled
switch Padlock for locking earthing switch is removed
Related key (of key/Ronis interlocking) is inserted and
rotated to CAPTURED position

Description
9 Accessories
Standard accessories The following accessories are supplied with the switchgear:
• Operating rod for closing/opening the circuit-breaker mechanically
• Double-bit key for the door of the switching device compartment
• Double-bit key for the door of the low-voltage compartment
• Operating lever for the feeder or busbar earthing switch
• Hand crank for racking the switching device truck in and out
• Hand crank for charging the circuit-breaker closing spring
• Ramp for moving the truck into or out of 800 mm panels (only with SION VCB)
Other accessories According to the order documents/purchase order (selection):

• HV HRC fuse-links
• Cable plugs / adapter systems
• Operating lever for shutter operation
• Surge arresters / limiters
• LRM voltage indicators
• Test units to check the capacitive interface and the voltage indicators
• Phase comparison test units (e.g. make Pfisterer, type EPV)
• Wall-mounting holder for accessories

• Earthing accessories for 25 kA/1 s version
• Touch-up set for paint damages
• 64-pole connecting cable, length: 3 m
• Lubricants

Description
10 Technical data
10.1 Complete switchgear

Electrical data
Rated voltage Ur kV 7.2 12 17.5

Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand Ud kV 201) 282) 38
voltage
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Up kV 603) 75/954, 5) 95
Rated frequency fr Hz 50/60 50/60 50/60
Rated short-circuit breaking current ISC kA 25/31.5/404) 25/31.5/404) 25/31.5/404)
Rated short-circuit making current Ima kA 65/82/1044) 65/82/1044) 65/82/1044)
Rated peak withstand current Ip kA 65/82/1044) 65/82/1044) 65/82/1044)
Rated short-time withstand current Ik kA 25/31.5/404) 25/31.5/404) 25/31.5/404)
Rated short-circuit duration tK sec max. 34) max. 34) max. 34)
Rated normal current of the busbar Ir A 1250/2500/3150/36004) 1250/2500/3150/36004) 1250/2500/3150/36004)
Rated normal current for incoming and outgoing Ir A 400/630/1000/1250/ 400/630/1000/1250/ 400/630/1000/1250/
feeders 2500/3150/36004) 2500/3150/36004) 2500/3150/36004)
Ambient air temperature Taa °C -5 to +40
1) Optional: 32 kV for GOST
2) Optional: 42 kV for GOST
3) 40 kV across open contacts for vacuum contactor panels
4) Depending on the design.
5) 60 kV across open contacts for vacuum contactor panels,
95 kV is not available for vacuum contactor panels
Panel dimensions in mm Dimension Panel type [A] ≤ 31.5 kA 40 kA

Width Circuit-breaker panel ≤ 1250 600 1) 800
2500/3150/3600 800 800
Contactor panel – 435/600 435
Disconnecting panel ≤ 1250 600 2) 800
2500/3150/3600 800 800
Bus sectionalizer/circuit-brecker panel ≤ 1250 600 1) 800
2500/3150/3600 800 800
Bus sectionalizer/bus riser panel ≤ 2500 600 800
3150/3600 800 800
Metering panel – 600 800
Height Without low-voltage compartment – 1780 1780
With standard low-voltage compartment, IAC = 0.1 s – 2253 2253
With standard low-voltage compartment, IAC = 1.0 s – 2425 2460
Depth Circuit-breaker, disconnector, metering and bus -– 1860 1860
sectionalizer panels
Contactor panel – 1837 1837
1) 1250 A panel with SION VCB has a width of 800 mm
2) 125 0A disconnecting panel in switchgear using SION-VCB has a width of 800 mm

Description
Dimensions of switchgear Height Switchgear room, minimum 2800

room in mm Width Control aisle
- for 435 mm panel width, minimum 1500
Transport weights For transport weights, weights of additional components and max. dimensions for
transport packing, see Page 44, "Packing and transport unit".
Protection against solid SIMOPRIME switchgear complies with the following degrees of protection according to
foreign objects, electric IEC 60529:
shock and water • IP4X for switchgear enclosure of the operating front and the side walls
• IP2X for internal connections
• Option: IP51 for the complete switchgear enclosure
Degree of Type of protection

protection
IP4X Protection against solid foreign objects: Protected against solid foreign objects, diameter 1 mm.
Protection against electric shock: Protected against access to hazardous parts with a wire (the
access probe of 1 mm diameter shall not penetrate).
IP2X Protection against solid foreign bodies: Protected against solid foreign bodies, diameter
>12.5 mm.
Protection against electric shock: Protected against access to hazardous parts with a finger (the
jointed test finger of 12 mm diameter, 80 mm length, shall have adequate clearance from hazardous
parts).
IP51 Protection against solid foreign objects: Dust-protected.
Protection against electric shock: Protected against access to hazardous parts with a wire (the
access probe of 1 mm diameter shall not penetrate).
Protection against ingress of water: Protected against vertically falling water drops.
Environmental conditions SIMOPRIME switchgear can be used under the below mentioned climate classes
according to IEC 60721-3-3.
Environmental parameter Unit Climate classes
3K3 3K5
Low air temperature °C +5 -5
High air temperature °C +40 +45
Low relative humidity % 5 5
High relative humidity % 85 95
Low relative humidity g/m3 1 1
High relative humidity g/m3 29 29
Rate of change of temperature 1) °C/min 0.5 0.5
Low air pressure2) kPa 70 70
High air pressure3) kPa 106 106

Condensation – No Yes
Wind driven precipitaiton (rain, snow, hail, etc.) – No No
Formation of ice – No Yes
1) Averaged period of time of 5 min.
2) Severity value of 70 kPa covers worldwide application (altitudes up to 3000 m)
3) Conditions in mines are not considered

Description
Usage of heaters Heaters can be used in switching device and cable compartments, if ambient
temperature is lower and relative humidity is higher than defined values for climate class
3K3. For this purpose the heater control devices, such as thermostats and hydrostats,
must be set to maximum 85 % humidty and minimum +5 °C temperature.
Basic prescriptions and The truck-type or withdrawable circuit-breaker switchgear SIMOPRIME for indoor
standards installation complies with the following prescriptions and standards:
IEC/EN Standard VDE Standard

Switchgear – 60 694 / 62 271-1 0671-1
60 298 / 62 272-200 0670-6 / 0671-200
Switching devices Circuit-breakers 62 271-100 0671-100
Disconnectors/earthing 62 271-102 0671-102
switches
Voltage detecting – 61 243-5 0682-415
systems
Surge arresters – 60 099 0675
Degree of protection – 60 529 0470-1
Instrument transformers Current transformers 60 044-1 0414-1
Voltage transformers 60 044-2 0414-2
Installation – 61 936-1 0101
Environmental – 60 721-3-3 DIN EN 60 721-3-3
conditions
X-ray regulations The vacuum interrupters fitted in the vacuum circuit-breakers 3AH5/SION and the
vacuum contactors 3TL6/8 are type-approved in accordance with the X-ray regulations of
the Federal Republic of Germany. They conform to the requirements of the X-ray
regulations of January 8, 1987 (Federal Law Gazette I Page 144) §8 and Annex III Section
5 up to rated short-duration power-frequency voltage (rated power-frequency withstand
voltage) stipulated in accordance with IEC/DIN VDE.
Electromagnetic The a.m. standards as well as the "EMC Guide for Switchgear"* are applied during
compatibility - EMC design, manufacture and erection of the switchgear. Installation, connection and
maintenance have to be performed in accordance with the stipulations of the operating
instructions. For operation, the legal stipulations applicable at the place of installation
have to be observed additionally. In this way, the switchgear assemblies of this type
series fulfill the basic protection requirements of the EMC guide.
The switchgear operator / owner must keep the technical documents supplied with the
switchgear throughout the entire service life, and keep them up-to-date in case of
modifications of the switchgear.
* (Dr. Bernd Jäkel, Ansgar Müller; Medium-Voltage Systems - EMV Guide for
Switchgear; A&D ATS SR/PTD M SP)

Description
10.2 Rating plates

The rating plates contain all relevant data for the switchgear panel and its components.
Rating plates are located:

• On the inside of the door of the low-voltage compartment (rating plates for switchgear
panel, current/voltage transformers)
• On the operating mechanism of the vacuum contactor (rating plate for contactor)
• On the gear block or on the right of the terminal strip of the circuit-breaker (circuit-
breaker rating plate)
a Switchgear type
s Serial number
d Year of manufacture
f Panel number
g Technical data
Fig. 16: Rating plate: Switchgear panel
Fig. 17: Rating plate: Circuit-breaker
Fig. 18: Rating plate: Switchgear panel GOST

Description
10.3 3AH5 vacuum circuit-breaker
Operating times Operating times Component Duration Unit

Closing time – – <75 ms
Charging time – – <10 s
Opening time Shunt release (Y1) <65 ms
Additional release 3AX 11 (Y2), (Y4),(Y7) <50 ms
Arcing time – – <15 ms
Break time Shunt release (Y1) <80 ms
Dead time – – 300 ms
Close-open contact time Shunt release (Y1) <75 ms
Minimum command duration
CLOSE Closing solenoid (Y9) 45 ms
OPEN Shunt release (Y1) 40 ms
OPEN Additional release 3AX 11 (Y2), (Y4),(Y7) 20 ms
Short-time impulse duration of – – 10 ms
c.b. tripping signal
Number of operating cycles Rated normal current 10 000 times

Short-circuit breaking current 25 times
Closing time The interval of time between the initiation (command) of the closing operation and the
instant when the contacts touch in all poles.
Opening time The interval of time between the initiation (command) of the opening operation and the
instant when the contacts separate in all poles.
Arcing time The interval of time from the first initiation of an arc and the instant of final arc extinction
in all poles.
Break time The interval of time between the initiation (command) of the opening operation and the
instant of final arc extinction in the last quenching pole (= opening time and arcing time).
Close-open contact time The interval of time - in a make-break operating cycle - between the instant when the
contacts touch in the first pole in the closing process, and the instant when the contacts
separate in all poles in the subsequent opening process.
Motor operating The operating mechanisms of the 3AH circuit-breakers are suitable for auto-reclosing.
mechanism For DC operation, the maximum power consumption is approx. 350 W. For AC operation,
the maximum power consumption is approx. 400 VA.
The rated currents of the motor protection equipment are shown in the following table:
Rated supply voltage V Recommended rated current for the protection equipment* A
DC 24 V 8A
DC 48 V 6A
DC 60 V 4A
DC/AC 110 V
2A
50/60 Hz
DC 220/AC 230 V
1.6 A
50/60 Hz
*M.c.b. assembly type 8RL74 or m.c.b. with G-characteristic
The supply voltage may deviate from the rated supply voltage specified in the table by
-15% to +10%.

Description
Features of auxiliary switch Rated insulation voltage AC/DC 250 V

(3SV92) Insulation group C according to DIN VDE 0110
Continuous current 10 A
Making capacity 50 A
The breaking capacity of the auxiliary switch 3SV92 is shown in the following table:
Breaking capacity Operating voltage [V] Normal current [A]

AC 40 to 60 Hz up to 230 10
Resistive load Inductive load
DC 24 10 10
48 10 9
60 9 7
110 5 4
220 2.5 2
Closing solenoid The closing solenoid 3AY1510 closes the circuit-breaker. After completion of a closing
(Y9) operation, the closing solenoid is de-energized internally. It is available for AC or DC
voltage. Power consumption: 140 W or 140 VA.
Shunt releases The shunt releases are used for automatic and deliberate tripping of circuit-breakers.
They are designed for connection to external voltage (DC or AC voltage). In special
cases, for deliberate tripping, they can also be connected to a voltage transformer.
Shunt releases based on two different principles are used:

• The shunt release (Y1) 3AY1510 is used as standard in the basic circuit-breaker
version. With this design, the circuit-breaker is opened electrically. Power
consumption: 140 W or 140 VA.
• The shunt release (Y2) 3AX1101 with energy store is fitted if more than one shunt
release is required. With this design, the electrical opening command is transferred
magnetically and thus, the circuit-breaker is opened. Power consumption: 70 W or
50 VA.
Undervoltage release Undervoltage releases are tripped automatically through an electromagnet or

deliberately. The deliberate tripping of the undervoltage release generally takes place via
a NC contact in the tripping circuit or via a NO contact by short-circuiting the magnet coil.
With this type of tripping, the short-circuit current is limited by the built-in resistors.
Power consumption: 20 W or 20 VA.
Circuit-breaker tripping When the circuit-breaker is tripped by a release, there is a signal. If the circuit-breaker is
signal tripped deliberately with the mechanical pushbutton, this signal is suppressed.
C.t.-operated release The c.t.-operated release 3AX1104 is adequate for a tripping pulse of ≤ 0.1 Ws in
(Y6) connection with adequate protection systems. If auxiliary voltage is missing, tripping
takes place via protection relay.

Description
Varistor module
ATTENTION!
Switching overvoltages can damage electronic control devices.
Ö Do not switch off inductive consumers in DC circuits.
With the varistor module 3AX1526, the inductances of the circuit-breaker operating
mechanism and the circuit-breaker control system (motor, closing solenoid, shunt
release and auxiliary contactor) can be operated with DC. The module limits the
overvoltage to approx. 500 V and is available for rated operating voltages from 60 V (DC)
up to 220 V (DC). It contains two separate varistor circuits.
10.4 SION vacuum-circuit-breaker
Operating times Operating times Component Duration Unit

Closing time – – <75 ms
Charging time – – <10 s
Opening time 1st shunt release (Y1) <65 ms
Additional release 3AX 11 (Y2),(Y4),(Y7) <50 ms
Arcing time – – <15 ms
Break time 1st shunt release (Y1) <80 ms
Dead time – – 300 ms
Close-open contact time 1st shunt release (Y1) <75 ms
Minimum command duration
CLOSE Closing solenoid (Y9) 45 ms
OPEN 1st shunt release (Y1) 40 ms
OPEN Additional release 3AX 11 (Y2),(Y4),(Y7) 20 ms
Pulse time for circuit-breaker tripping signal
1st shunt release – >15 ms
2nd release – >10 ms

Synchronism error between – – 2 ms
the poles
Number of operating cycles Rated normal current 10000 times

Short-circuit breaking current 50 times

Description
Short circuit protection of Rated voltage Operating voltage Power consumption of the Smallest possible
motors (fuse protection of of the motor motor rated current1) of the
drive motors) m.c.b. (miniature cir-
cuit-breaker) with C
characteristic
V max.V min.V W (at DC) VA (at AC) A

DC 24 26 20 350 – 8
DC 48 53 41 350 – 6
DC 60 66 51 350 – 4
DC 110 121 93 350 – 2
DC 220 242 187 350 – 1.6
AC 110 121 93 – 400 2
AC 230 244 187 – 400 1.6
1) The current inrush in the drive motor can be neglected due to its very short presence.
Consumption data of Release Power consumption Tripping ranges

releases Operation at Tripping voltage at DC Tripping voltage or
DC approx. W AC approx. VA tripping current at
AC 50/60Hz
Closing solenoid 3AY15 10 140 140 85 to 110 %U 85 to 110 %U
st
1 shunt release (without 140 140 70 to 110 %U 85 to 110 %U
energy store) 3AY15 10
2nd shunt release (without 70 50 70 to 110 %U 85 to 110 %U
energy store) 3AY11 01
Undervoltage release 3AY11 20 20 35 to 0 %U 35 to 0 %U
03
Current-transformer operated – 102) – 90 to 110 %Ia
release 3AX11 02 (rated
normal current 0.5A or 1A)
Current-transformer operated – – – –
release 3AX11 04 (tripping
pulse ≥ 0.1Ws)
2) Consumption at pickup current (90% of the rated normal current) and open armature

Description
10.5 Vacuum contactor 3TL81, 3TL61 and 3TL65
Parameter 3TL81 3TL61 3TL65

Rated voltage Ur [kV] 7.2 7.2 12
Rated current Ir [A] 400 450 400
Rated making current Ima [kA] 4 4.5 4
Rated breaking current ISC [kA] 3.2 3.6 3.2
Rated short-time withstand current (1 s) Ik [kA] 8 8 8
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Up [kV] 601 601 752
Rated short-duration power frequency withstand voltage Ud [kV] 20 323 28
Auxiliary contacts for contactor - - 4NO+4NC max. max.
8NO+7NC 8NO+7NC
Operating life cycle - - 0.25 million 1 million 0.5 million
1) 40 kV across the open contact gap
2)
60 kV across the open contact gap
3) GOST certificated contactor: 20 kV across open contacts
10.6 Vacuum contactor 3TL62, 3TL63 and 3TL66
Parameter 3TL62 3TL63 3TL66

Rated voltage Ur [kV] 7.2 7.2 12
Rated current Ir [A] 450 400 400
Rated making current Ima [kA] 4.5 4 4
Rated breaking current ISC [kA] 3.6 3.2 3.2
Rated short-time withstand current (1 s) Ik [kA] 8 8 8
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Up [kV] 601 601 752
Rated short-duration power frequency withstand voltage Ud [kV] 20 32 28
Auxiliary contacts for contactor - - max. 8NO+7NC
Operating life cycle - - 1 million 0.5 million 0.5. million
1) 40kV across the open contact gap
2)
60kV across the open contact gap
10.7 Circuit diagrams

The circuit diagrams are given in the catalogs and product descriptions of the respective
switching devices, which can be obtained at your regional Siemens representative.

Description
11 Service information
11.1 Maintenance
The vacuum circuit-breakers used are maintenance-free within the range of the
permissible operating cycles. Under normal environmental and operating conditions, the
switchgear has maintenance intervals of 10 years.
11.2 Switchgear extension

The switchgear can be extended on both sides without having to modify existing panels.
Please contact your regional Siemens representative for switchgear extensions and
component replacements.
11.3 Spare part orders

Required information when ordering spare parts for single parts and devices:
• Type and serial number of switchgear as per rating plates
• Precise designation of the device or component, if applicable on the basis of the
information and illustrations in the associated instructions, a drawing, sketch or circuit
diagram
11.4 Replacement of switchpanels and components

Replacement of Panels can be replaced after undoing the panel connecting bolts.
switchpanels
If you are planning to replace a panel, please contact your regional Siemens
representative, as the replacement must only be done by experts with special tools.
Replacement of The individual components such as measuring instruments, current transformers, etc.
components can be replaced. Please contact your regional Siemens representative for replacing
components.

Installation
Installation
12 Preparing installation
12.1 Preliminary clarifications

In order to load the transport units in a suitable installation order, the regional Siemens
representative requires the following information from you several weeks before
delivering the switchgear:
• Sketch of the installation room including the locations and numbers of the individual
switchpanels and the storage space for the accessories.
• Sketch of the access route from the public road to the switchgear building and
information concerning the condition thereof (meadows, arable soil, sand, gravel, etc.).
• Sketch of the transport route inside the switchgear building with the locations and
dimensions of doors and other narrow points, as well as the floor number of the
installation room.
• Information about available lifting equipment, e.g. mobile crane, fork-lift truck, lifting
truck, hydraulic jack, roller pads. If no lifting equipment is available, please notify this
explicitly.
12.2 Switchgear room

Please observe the following points when preapring the switchgear room:
• Transport ways to the switchgear room
• Distribution and intermediate storage spaces
• Construction and load-bearing capacity of the floor
• Illumination, heating, power and water supply
• Dimensions of installation scaffoldings and foundation rails
• Installation of high-voltage cables
• Earthing system
• Cleanliness: Switchgear room free of dirt and dust
12.3 Storage before installation

If the supplied switchgear or parts thereof are to be stored before installation, suitable
storage rooms or spaces should be available.
The following describes what to consider for storage and during the storage period.

Installation
Switchgear storage
DANGER!
Risk of injury as well as damage to the storage place and the stored goods if the
storage surface is overloaded.
Ö Observe the load-bearing capacity of the floor.

Ö Do not stack heavy goods.
Ö Do not overload lighter components by stacking.
DANGER!
Fire risk!
Ö No smoking.
Ö Keep fire extinguishers in a weatherproof place and mark their locations.
Ö Store transport units in such a way that they can be taken out later in the correct
order for installation.
Ö Do not unpack small parts to avoid corrosion.
Switchgear storage in As a rule, the switchgear must be stored in a closed room. The storage room should
closed rooms have the following characteristics:
• Floor with adequate load-bearing capacity.
• Well-ventilated and as free of dust as possible.
• Dry (relative humidity below 50 %).
• Heatable to about 10 °C above outside temperature to prevent condensation
Measures during storage period:
Ö Provide adequate ventilation in heated storage rooms.

Ö Check humidity in packing every 4 weeks (condensation).
Outdoor storage of If the switchgear or parts thereof are supplied in seaworthy crates or containers, they
switchgear packed in can be stored in other rooms or outdoor for up to 6 months. The storage space must
seaworthy crates or have the following characteristics:
containers • Floor with adequate load-bearing capacity.
• Protected against humidity (flooding, melted snow and ice), dirt, vermin (rats, mice,
termites, etc.) and unauthorized access.
• Fire brigade access available.
Measures during storage period:
Ö Place all crates on planks or square timber for protection against floor humidity.
Ö Protect against humidity from above.
Ö After 6 months of storage, have the desiccant agent replaced in a professional way.
Ask for expert personnel via the regional Siemens representative.
Ö Do not expose the panels to direct sun radiation.

Installation
12.4 Tools
The following items are required for correct installation:
• These instructions
• Measuring sheet of the base frame
• Lifting truck
• Several roller pads (reinforced rollers)
• Several strong boards
• Rope or chain with transport shackles
• Reinforcing bars, roller crowbars
• Torque wrench 8 to 20 Nm, 20 to 70 Nm
• Shim plates 0.5 to 1 mm
• Phase tape (L1, L2, L3, gn/ye)
• Shell VASELINE 8422 DAB 8 (0.250 kg tube, order no.: 8BX 2041)
• Plumb bob, nylon thread (kite string or similar)
• Supporting beams for lifting by crane
• Wire brush, copper sponge
• Soft, lint-free cloth
• Brush, cleaning cloth
• Cleaning agent: ARAL 4005 or HAKU 1025/90, HAKU 5067, MTX 60 and household
cleaner
Also useful:
• Building site distribution board for 400/230 V AC (50/60 Hz)
• Extensions for 230 V AC (50/60 Hz)
• Hydraulic jack (2 to 3 t, for vertical and horizontal stroke)
• Sling ropes
• Transport rollers
• Various pieces of squared timber
• Step-ladders
• Workbench with vise
• 1/2"and 3/8" ratchet spanners with various extensions
• Nuts for M6, M8, M10, M12, M16, and M20
• Ring spanners for M6, M8, M10, M12, M16 and M20
• Various slotted-head and Torx screwdrivers
• Side cutter
• Water pump pliers
• Various crimping pliers, stripping pliers, flat nose pliers, universal pliers, pointed pliers
etc.
• Water level
• Guide string
• Scriber
• Try-square
• Tape measure
• Vernier caliper
• Measuring instrument with test probes, measuring cables, clamp-type test probes
• Continuity tester (beeper)
• Site illumination
• Hand lamp
• Pocket lamp
• Vacuum cleaner
• Hammer drill

Installation
12.5 Installation and fixing material

Before starting to install the individual components, provide for the required installation
and fixing material.
12.6 Comments on electromagnetic compatibility

To achieve appropriate electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), some basic requirements
must be observed while erecting the switchgear. This applies especially to the
installation and connection of external cables and wires.
Basic measures for ensuring EMC are already taken during design and assembly of the
switchgear panels. Among other things, these measures include:
• the low-voltage compartment is an integral part of the panel, which means that the
protection and control devices with the internal wiring are metal-enclosed;
• reliable earth connections of the frame parts via toothed contact washers or locking
washers;
• inside the panel, wires are laid in metal ducts;
• spatial separation of sensitive signal wires from wires with high interference voltage
levels;
• limitation of switching overvoltages of inductive loads (e.g. relay or contactor coils,
motors) by means of protective circuits with diode, varistor or RC element;
• within the LV compartment, the secondary devices are mounted in defined zones;
• shortest possible connection between corresponding modules in subracks;
• consideration of the magnetic leakage fields of conductor bars and cables;
• protection of subracks and wiring backplanes against interference by perforated
shielding plates;
• large surface bonding between all modules and devices as well as bonding to the
earthing conductor of the switchgear assembly.
These measures basically enable proper operation of the switchgear itself. The planner
or operator of the switchgear must decide whether additional measures are required
depending on the electromagnetic environment where the switchgear is installed. Such
measures must be implemented by the installation company in charge.
In an environment with heavy electromagnetic interference it may be necessary to use

shielded cables and wires for the external connections in order to avoid interferences in
the low-voltage compartment and thus, undesired influences on the electronic
protection and control or other automation devices.
Cable shields must be electrically bonded to be able to carry high frequencies, and
contacted concentrically at the cable ends.
The shields of cables and wires are connected and earthed in the low-voltage
compartment.
Connect the shields to earth potential - with high electrical conductivity and all around as
far as possible. Protect the contact surfaces from corrosion in case of humidity (regular
condensation).

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When laying cables into the switchgear assembly, separate the control, signaling and
data cables and other lines with different signal and voltage levels by laying them on
separate racks or riser cable routes.
Corresponding to the different shield designs, there is a number of methods to perform

connection. The planning department or site management determines which of the
methods will be used, taking EMC requirements into account. The preceding points
should always be taken into account.
The shield is connected to cables or wires with clamps contacting all around. If low
demands are placed on EMC, it is also possible to connect the shield directly to earth
potential (combine or twist the shield wires) or via short cable connections. Use cable
lugs or wire-end ferrules at the connecting points.
Always keep the connecting leads of the shields as short as possible (< 10 cm).
If shields are used as protective earth conductors at the same time, the connected
plastic-insulated lead must be marked green/yellow over its entire length. Non-insulated
connections are inadmissible.

Installation
13 Unloading and erecting the switchgear
13.1 Packing and transport unit

Packing The transport units can be packed as follows:
• On pallets, covered with PE protective foil
• In a seaworthy crate (switchgear is sealed with desiccant bags in PE protective foil,
maximum storage period: 6 months)
• Other packings in special cases.
NOTE!
The packing materials of SIMOPRIME switchgear can be disposed of as classified
materials.
Ö Please observe the local regulations for disposal and environmental protection.
Transport unit Transport units consist of:

• Individual panels, if applicable with separate low-voltage compartment
• Panel groups consisting of two panels
• Baffles for 1 s arc duration
• Accessories
Transport weights Panel type Panel width Average transport weights

[mm]
Packing with foil / Without packing
seaworthy crate approx. [kg]
approx. [kg]
Circuit-breaker panel 1250 A 600 970/1190 890
1250/2500 A 800 1260/1490 1160
3150/3600 A 800 1460/1690 1360
Vacuum contactor panel 435 720/940 640
600 950/1170 870
Disconnecting panel 1250 A 600 850/1070 770
1250/2500 A 800 1100/1330 1000
3150/3600 A 800 1280/1510 1180
Bus sectionalizer, circuit-breaker 1250 A 600 870/1090 790
panel
1250/2500 A 800 1190/1420 1090
3150/3600 A 800 1310/1540 1210
Bus sectionalizer, bus riser panel without metering truck 600 720/940 640
800 800/1030 700
Bus sectionalizer, bus riser panel with metering truck 600 820/1040 740
800 900/1130 800
Metering panel 600 710/930 630
800 760/990 660

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Weights for additional Additional equipment Weight [kg]

equipment Additional compartment with busbar earthing switch 100
Additional compartment with voltage transformers 100
Additional compartment with current transformers 250
Panels with forced ventilation 50
Panels with redundant ventilation 70
Max. dimensions for Packing with foil for road transport/airfreight

transport packing in mm
Single panel** Double panel
Panel width [mm] 435 600 800 600 800 435+435 435+600 435+800 600+800
Depth [mm] 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000
Width [mm] 760 760 930 1450 1900 1000 1450 1450 1900
Height [mm] * 2480 / 2730*
* For standard / 1000 mm LV compartment
** Panels with busbar current transformers are shipped as double panels
Seaworthy crate
Single panel** Double panel
Panel width [mm] 435 600 800 600 800 435+435 435+600 435+800 600+800
Depth [mm] 2080 2080 2080 2080 2080 2080 2080 2080 2080
Width [mm] 820 820 1020 1450 1900 1090 1450 1450 1900
Height [mm] * 2520 / 2770*
* For standard / 1000 mm LV compartment
** Panels with busbar current transformers are shipped as double panels
13.2 Unloading transport units
DANGER!
If incorrectly unloaded, the transport units may fall down and cause injury.
Ö Please ensure that the lifting and transport gear used meets the requirements as
regards construction and load-bearing capacity.
Ö Ensure even weight distribution.
ATTENTION!
If incorrectly unloaded, the transport units may be damaged.
Ö Attach ropes far enough on the hoisting tackle so that they cannot exert any forces
on the switchpanel walls under load.
Ö Do not climb onto the roof of the switchpanels.
Ö Observe the instructions on the packing.
Ö Unload the transport units in packed condition and leave packed for as long as
possible.
Ö Do not damage the PE protective foil.

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Transport weights including The transport weights can be quite different due to the various equipment versions. The
packing exact weights of the panels supplied are given in the order documents. The weights for
the different panel widths are described below. If no exact information is available in
order to provide for suitable lifting equipment and for planning the floor loads, the
respective maximum values apply:
Panel width [mm] Transport weight [kg]
max.
435 720
600 970
800 1460
Unloading by fork-lift truck • Unloading the transport units from the truck should be done with a fork-lift truck. The
lifting forks must be inserted from the side of the panel, and the length of the forks
must be greater than 1100 mm for single panels and greater than 2000 mm for double
panels. Ensure that the panel is in balance on the fork-lift truck.
• Move the transport units as close as possible to the foundation they are going to be
installed on.
• Dismantle and remove the crates if provided.
• Move the transport units into the building.
• Remove the foil only in the building right before assembling the transport units, and
temporarily to check for transport damage.
Unloading by crane • Unloading the transport units by a crane is possible if the panels are going to be
brough into the building from above or there is no fork-lift truck available on site.
• The transport unit must not be lifted from the top by hooks.
• Attach a transport rod longer than the transport unit to the crane hook.
• Make up a triangle connection between the lifting eyes and the transport rod using
synthetic fiber ropes.
• It is not recommended to use steel ropes to avoid scratching the panels.
• Take care that the ropes do not touch the upper part of the panels.
• Lift the transport unit to see whether it is in balance or not. If not, adjust the rope
lengths accordingly.
For detailed dimensions, see the drawings on each transport unit.

Installation
Using synthetic fiber ropes
* First dimensions are given for 800 mm panels, second dimensions are given for both 435 mm and
600 mm panels.
** Second value applies if LV compartment is 1000 mm high.
Ö Unload the transport units and set them down as close to the switchgear building as
possible in order to avoid unnecessary ways.
Ö Move the transport units into the building, if possible on their wooden pallets. Only
remove packing where absolutely necessary in order to keep the switchgear as clean
as possible.
Ö Remove the foil only in the building, right before assembling the transport units.
13.3 Completeness and transport damage

Checking for completeness Ö Check whether the delivery is complete and correct using the delivery note and
packing lists.
Ö Compare the serial number of the switchgear panels on the delivery note with that
on the packing and the rating plates of the panels.
Ö Check whether the accessories are complete.

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Checking for transport Ö Temporarily open the packing in a weatherproof place (preferably in the building) to
damage detect hidden damages. Fix the PE foil again and do not remove it completely until
reaching the mounting position in order to keep the switchgear as clean as possible.
Ö Inform the forwarding agent immediately about any defects or transport damages; if
required, refuse to accept the delivery.
Ö As far as possible, document larger defects and transport damages photographically;
prepare a damage report and inform the regional Siemens representative.
Ö Have the transport damages repaired, otherwise you may not start installation.
Ö Refit the packing.
13.4 Transport to the place of installation (switchgear room)

Ö Thoroughly clean the switchgear room, since extreme cleanliness is required during
installation.
Ö Move the transport units on their wooden pallets as long and as far as possible.
Ö Move the transport units to the switchgear room in the order of installation.
Ö Inside the building, move the transport units to the place of installation using a lifting
truck, fork-lift truck or crane.
Ö Set down the transport units in the correct sequence directly in front of the place of
installation. Leave enough clearance between the transport units to perform
installation work.
Removing from the wooden Ö Remove PE foil.

pallets
Ö Open the door to the switching device compartment and remove the transport fixing
screws.
Ö Unscrew the cable compartment cover and remove the transport fixing screws.
Ö Prepare transport facilities such as ropes, hooks, eyelets, roller pads (reinforced
rollers), etc.
Ö Each delivery comprises lifting parts which can be fitted on both sides of the
transport unit. These parts are included in the accessories, and must be used for
lifting all transport units. The parts can be mounted by screwing three M8 bolts in.
There is no need to use nuts for connections to the left wall of the panel, as press-in
nuts are already available there, whereas the given parts with press-in nuts or M8
nuts and washers must be used for connections to the right wall.
Fig. 19: Lifting parts

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Fig. 20: Mounted lifting part
Ö Close the door to the switching device compartment.

Ö Refit the cable compartment cover to protect the panels against distortion during
further transport.
Ö Lift the transport unit to see whether it is in balance or not. If not, adjust the rope
lengths.

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Further transport without If the transport units cannot be directly lifted from the wooden pallets onto their
wooden pallets mounting position:
Ö Lower the transport unit onto boards placed on roller pads (reinforced rollers), i.e.
one board placed on two roller pads. Distribute the roller pads so as to support the
outer edges of the transport unit.
Ö Lift one side, then the other side of the transport unit and slowly lower it on the
mounting position.
13.5 Erecting the panels

Preparing the foundation Please observe the following when preparing the foundation:
• A suitable foundation can be a false floor, a double floor or a reinforced-concrete
foundation. The reinforced-concrete floor must be equipped with foundation rails for
supporting the panels.
• As for design and construction of the foundation, the relevant standards DIN 43 661
"Fundamentschienen in Innenanlagen der Elektrotechnik" (Foundation rails in electrical
indoor installations) and DIN 18 202 "Maßtoleranzen im Hochbau" (Blatt 3) (Measuring
tolerances in structural engineering (Sheet 3)) apply.
• The dimensions of the floor opening and the fixing points of the switchgear frame are
given hereafter in this section.
• Determine level differences between the installation surfaces of the panels using a
measuring sheet, and compensate them with shims (0.5 - 1.0 mm).

Installation
Measuring sheet for the

foundation
Fig. 21: Measuring sheet for the foundation. Straightness / evenness tolerance according to DIN
43661: max. 1 mm over 1 m and 2 mm over total length.
Dimensions of the To install SIMOPRIME switchgear, the switchgear room must have certain minimum
switchgear room dimensions. Please observe the following illustrations.
Fig. 22: Top view of the switchgear with cable connection Fig. 23: Top view of the switchgear with cable connection
from the rear from the front
1) Control aisle for panel replacement ≥ 2000 mm
B: Panel width
T: Panel depth
Height of switchgear room ≥ 2800mm.
Height of door to switchgear room ≥ 2500mm for panel replacement.

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Floor openings and floor

fixing points
Fig. 24: Floor opening with floor fixing points
Fig. 25: Floor opening with foundation rails
a Floor fixing point (dimensions: 20 x 46 mm)

s Floor opening for low-voltage cables
d Floor opening for high-voltage cables
f Switchgear end wall
g Foundation rails (when earthquake reinforcement is required, rail width will be 100mm)
h Maximum floor opening
j Contact area of the switchgear base frame at the front, rear, left and right
k Fixing points for aseismic capacity (with minimum M10 8.8 bolts)

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Dimension drawings up to
31.5 kA and with 3AH5 VCB
Panel type Panel width [mm] Rated current [A] Ventilation Remark Dimension
drawing no.
Circuit-breaker panel 600 1250 - - 888-1060.9
600 1250 - Voltage transformer on truck 888-1123.9
800 2500 natural/forced Voltage transformer on truck 888-1124.9
800 3150 forced Voltage transformer on truck 888-1136.9
Vacuum contactor panel 435 400 - - 888-1197.9
600 400 - - 888-1065.9
Disconnecting panel 600 1250 (disconnector truck) - - 888-1066.9
800 2500 (disconnector truck) - - 888-1109.9
800 2500 (disconnector truck) natural/forced - 888-1116.9
800 3150 (disconnector truck) forced - 888-1137.9
Bus sectionalizer panel 600 1250 (circuit-breaker) - Bus sectionalizer on the right 888-1070.9
800 2500 (circuit-breaker) natural/forced Bus sectionalizer on the right 888-1106.9
800 3150 (circuit-breaker) forced Bus sectionalizer on the right 888-1132.9
600 1250 (circuit-breaker) - Bus sectionalizer on the left 888-1113.9
800 2500 (circuit-breaker) natural/forced Bus sectionalizer on the left 888-1115.9
800 3150 (circuit-breaker) forced Bus sectionalizer on the left 888-1138.9
Bus riser panel 600 2500 - Bus sectionalizer on the right 888-1072.9
600 2500 - Bus sectionalizer on the left 888-1112.9
800 3150/3600 - Bus sectionalizer on the right 888-1139.9
800 3150/3600 - Bus sectionalizer on the left 888-1141.9
Metering panel 600 -/- - - 888-1064.9
Dimension drawings up to
31.5 kA and with SION VCB
drawing no.
Circuit-breaker panel 600 630/1000 - Voltage transformer on truck 888-1175.9
Vacuum contactor 435 400 - - 888-1197.9
panel
Disconnecting panel 600 630/1000 (Disconnector truck) - - 888-1179.9
800 1250 (Disconnector truck) - - 888-1180.9
800 2500 (Disconnector truck) natural/forced - 888-1181.9
800 3600 (Disconnector truck) forced - 888-1182.9
Bus sectionalizer 600 1000 (circuit-breaker) - Bus sectionalizer on the right 888-1183.9
panel 800 1250 (circuit-breaker) - Bus sectionalizer on the right 888-1184.9
800 2500 (circuit-breaker) natural/forced Bus sectionalizer on the right 888-1185.9

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drawing no.
Bus riser panel 600 up to 2500 - Bus sectionalizer on the right 888-1191.9
800 3600 - Bus sectionalizer on the right 888-1192.9
600 up to 2500 - Bus sectionalizer on the left 888-1193.9
Metering panel 600 - - - 888-1195.9
Dimension drawings for

40 kA
drawing no.
Circuit-breaker panel 800 1000 - Voltage transformer on truck 888-1152.9
Vacuum contactor 435 400 - - 888-1197.9
panel
Disconnecting panel 800 1000 (disconnector truck) - - 888-1156.9
800 1250 (disconnector truck) - - 888-1157.9
800 2500 (disconnector truck) natural/forced - 888-1158.9
Bus sectionalizer 800 1250 (circuit-breaker) - Bus sectionalizer on the right 888-1161.9
panel 800 2500 (circuit-breaker) natural/forced Bus sectionalizer on the right 888-1162.9
800 1250 (circuit-breaker) Bus sectionalizer on the left 888-1165.9
Bus riser panel 800 1250 - Bus sectionalizer on the right 888-1173.9
800 2500 - Bus sectionalizer on the lef 888-1172.9
800 3600 - Bus sectionalizer on the lef 888-1170.9
Metering panel 800 -/- - - 888-1196.9
Erecting the panels

NOTE!
Before starting to erect the panels:
Ö Make sure that there are no transport damages on the panels.

Ö Level the base frame according to DIN 43 661.
Ö Prepare the materials and auxiliary devices required for installation.
Ö Place the first (i.e. rearmost) panel as exactly as possible on its final mounting
position and place the second one at a small distance (approx. 20 to 30 cm), so that
the panels can still be aligned before bolting together.
Ö Repeat the procedure until all panels are standing side by side.
Ö Remove packing and transport materials from the place of installation.
Ö Remove any dirt occurred during transport, since extreme cleanliness is required
during installation.
r Now the panels are in the correct order for assembly.

Installation
14 Assembling the switchgear

For assembling the switchgear you have to perform the following work:
• Aligning the panels
• Bolting the panels together
• Fastening the panels to the foundation
• Mounting the panel connection links
• Opening the busbar compartment
• Assembling and interconnecting the busbars
• Closing the busbar compartment
• Assembling and interconnecting the earthing busbars
• Installing the end wall (if required)
• Assembling and interconnecting the baffles
14.1 Aligning and bolting the panels together

For perfect operation of SIMOPRIME switchgear it is necessary to align the individual
panels and bolt them firmly together after erection.
Tightening torques for The following tightening torques apply for installation and for checking bolted joints:
bolted joints
Bolted joint Tightening torque

M8 20 Nm
M12 70 Nm
M16 155 Nm
Aligning the panels The panels must be aligned with each other in vertical and horizontal position.
Ö Align the first panel on the base frame in vertical and horizontal position.
Ö Align further panels with the first panel.
Ö If required, lay shim plates under the panels according to the measuring sheet of the
base frame.
Bolting panels together The panels are bolted together from inside. Press-in nuts for interconnecting the panels
are pressed into the left part of the panel frame, i.e. the panels are bolted together from
the right panel to the left panel.
The following illustration shows the panel joints including the points of connection for
the optional baffles for 0.1 s and 1 s arc duration.

Installation
Fig. 26: Panel joints (marked in the illustration with a circle )
Ö Bolt panels together from inside.
14.2 Degree of protection IP51

The degree of protection IP51 prevents ambient dust as well as water drops caused by
condensation on the ceiling from reaching the mechanical and electrical components
under voltage in the switchgear.
When the panels are installed on site, the rear edge of the top cover of the busbar
compartment, the panel joints, the joints of the top cover of the switching device
compartment and other open areas of the IP51 protection must be carefully coated with
silicone.
Remaining open areas can be easily spotted by watching where ambient light falls
through the panel.

Installation
ATTENTION!
Water accumulation!
Ö While applying IP51 measures, do not close the water drain between the gaskets
on the switching device compartment and cable compartment; otherwise, the
water will not drain off but accumulate.
14.3 Fastening the panels to the foundation

The switchpanels can be fastened to the foundation in the following ways:
• Welded floor fixing, or
• bolted floor fixing, or
• floor fixing with dowels.
For fixing the panels on the floor, an elongated hole 20 x 46 mm has been provided in
each of the three cross members of the panel frame .
Fasten each panel to the foundation at two points at least. If aseismic capacity is
expected, fasten each panel to the foundation at all three standard fixing points and also
at four additional fixing points (see Page 50, "Erecting the panels").
Ö Place shims in the spaces between the switchpanel frame and the foundation in the
area of the elongated holes, so that the switchgear is not distorted when it is bolted
tight, and the seam does not cover any air-filled gaps when the switchgear is welded
tight.
Ö For floor fixing with dowels: Drill holes directly into the concrete and insert dowels
with a diameter of 10 mm. Fasten the panels using a metal cover (adjust its
dimensions to the elongated hole 20 x 46 mm) and screws matching with the
dowels.
Ö For bolted floor fixing: Bolt the cross members inside the panel frame to the
C profiles in the foundation using anchor bolts and shim plates.
Ö For welded floor fixing: Weld the cross members at the elongated holes 20 x 46 mm
down to the U profile supports in the foundation.
Ö Remove any dirt occurred during drilling or welding work. Extreme cleanliness is
required during installation.
Ö Paint welding seams to prevent corrosion.
r Now the switchgear is fastened to the foundation.

Installation
14.4 Assembling the busbars

When the switchgear is installed, the busbars of the individual panels must be
interconnected. The busbars are delivered in the busbar compartment of each individual
panel.
When panels are supplied in groups, the busbars are pre-assembled in the respective
panel group.
Preparing assembly Ö For free-standing arrangement: Remove the rear wall of the busbar compartment.
Ö For end panels: Remove the switchgear end wall.
Ö For wall-standing arrangement: Remove the busbar cover and the baffles. We
recommend to remove the baffle above the busbar compartment, too.
Ö Brush the contact surfaces of the busbars and the connecting bars and apply a thin
film of Vaseline.
Fig. 27: Busbar system up to 1250 A Fig. 28: Busbar system up to 2500 A

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a Busbar
s M12 bolt
d Strain washer
f M12 nut
g Connecting angle
h Fixing bolts of connecting angle
j Connecting bar
Fig. 29: Busbar system up to 3600 A
NOTE!
The strain washers at the busbars have one side cambered inwards and one side
cambered outwards. Observe correct position of strain washers for assembly.
Ö Mount the strain washers so that the side cambered outwards points to the bolt
head or the nut.
Assembling 1250 A busbar Ö Bolt the busbars to the corresponding connecting bars j with two M12 bolts each.
system
Assembling 2500 A busbar Ö Lay the first busbar between the connecting angles.
system
Ö Place the second busbar on the front connecting angle.
Ö Bolt the busbars together with the connecting angles.
Ö Tighten the fixing bolts of the connecting angles.
Assembling 3600 A busbar

system
NOTE!
The outer busbars have recesses for the strain washers on one side.
Ö Observe the correct arrangement of the busbars while mounting (see illustration
above).
Ö The recesses of the busbars must face outwards.
Ö Up to 12 kV rated voltage, the busbars have no recesses and can be arranged at
will.
Ö Lay the first busbar between the connecting angles.

Ö Place the second busbar on the front connecting angle.
Ö Place the third busbar on the rear connecting angle.
Ö Bolt the busbars together with the connecting angles.
Ö Tighten the fixing bolts of the connecting angles.

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14.5 Interconnecting the earthing busbars and earthing the switchgear

The earthing busbars are pre-assembled at the factory. When the switchgear is installed,
the earthing busbars of the individual panels must just be interconnected by means of
panel links. The panel links are located on the earthing busbar in the connection
compartment of the individual panel. There are no panel links in the end panels.
Interconnecting earthing
busbars
Fig. 30: Earthing busbar
a Opening for panel link

s Earthing busbar (for 40kA Cu 40x10mm; for 31.5 kA Cu 40x5mm; for 25kA Cu 30x5mm)
d Panel link (for 40kA Cu 40x10mm; for 31.5 kA Cu 40x5mm; for 25kA Cu 30x5mm)
Ö Loosen the panel link on the earthing busbar, and push it through the opening in the
side wall to the adjacent panel.
Ö Check the contact surfaces of the earthing busbar and the panel link. Brush if
required and apply a thin film of Vaseline.

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Ö Bolt the earthing busbars of the two adjacent panels together with the link.
Tightening torque: 70 Nm.
Switchgear earthing After interconnecting the earthing busbar, the switchgear must be connected to the
substation earth.
Ö Connect the earthing busbar of the left end panel to the substation earth.
14.6 Installing the panel connection links

If the switchgear is installed freely in the room (free-standing arrangement), panel
connection links must be mounted at the rear between the panels. The panel connection
links are bolted together with the rear walls at the panel joint. These connection links are
not required for wall-standing arrangement.
Fig. 31: Position of panel connection links
Ö Lay upper panel connection link over the panel joint.

Ö Apply the rear wall of the busbar compartment.
Ö Bolt upper panel connection link and rear wall together.
Ö Lay lower panel connection link over the panel joint.
Ö Apply the rear wall of the connection compartment.
Ö Bolt lower panel connection link and rear wall together.

Installation
14.7 Installing the switchgear end walls

The switchgear end walls are already mounted on the end panels of the switchgear. The
switchgear end walls comprise the following materials:
• End wall of the switching device compartment
• End wall of the connection compartment
• End cover of the busbar compartment
• End cover for the baffles, arc duration 0.1 s
• End cover for the baffles, arc duration 1 s
a End wall of switching device

compartment
s End wall of connection
compartment
d End cover for baffles, arc
duration 0.1 s
f End cover for low-voltage
compartment
g End cover for baffles, arc
duration 1 s
Fig. 32: Switchgear end walls
For panels with baffles If baffles for an arc duration of 1 s have to be mounted on the switchgear, the end panel
must be equipped with an end cover for the baffles.
Ö Mount the end cover for the baffles for an arc duration of 1 s.

Installation
14.8 Installing low-voltage compartments

On request, the low-voltage compartments can be delivered separately and must be
mounted on site.
ATTENTION!
The low-voltage compartments weigh up to 60 kg.
Ö Observe safe standing position of low-voltage compartment while lifting!

Ö Do not stay under a lifted compartment!
Ö Lift low-voltage compartment up to height of upper edge of the high-voltage door

with suitable lifting equipment.
Ö Push low-voltage compartment onto switching device compartment.

Ö Bolt low-voltage compartment to switching device compartment at four points
(inside the low-voltage compartment, use bolts with contact washers only).

Installation
14.9 Assembling the baffles

Baffles for 0.1 s arc duration The baffle for 0.1 s arc duration is pre-assembled at the factory.
Fig. 33: Baffles for t=0.1 s
Assembling baffles for The baffles on the busbar compartment are pre-assembled. The baffles on the low-
1 s arc duration voltage compartment have to be mounted on site.
Fig. 34: Baffles for t=1 s
Ö Fasten the rear angled baffle a at the baffle over the busbar compartment.
Ö Fasten the front angled baffle s at the front edge of the low-voltage compartment
with two screws.

Installation
15 Electrical connections
In the instructions given in the following sections it is assumed that a new switchgear is
being installed which has not yet been connected to the mains, and that it is therefore
not live.
DANGER!
High voltage! Danger!
Ö To extend an existing switchgear or replace components, please contact your

regional Siemens representative.
15.1 Connecting high-voltage cables

The high-voltage cables can be connected from the front or rear side of the panel.
Preparing cable installation Ö Remove bolts of partition to connection compartment inside the switching device
from the front compartment.
Ö Remove the partition

Installation
Preparing cable installation Ö Remove bolts from rear wall to connection compartment.
from the rear
Ö Remove rear wall to connection compartment.
Cable installation Ö Check contact surfaces of cable sealing ends, brush if necessary and apply a thin
film of Vaseline.
Ö Slip rubber sleeve for the metal floor covers over the cable.
Ö Mount cable sealing end according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Ö Pull cable into connection compartment.
Ö Connect cable at the panel connection.
ATTENTION!
The connection compartment can be destroyed if cable sealing ends are used with
other dimensions than RXS makes.
Ö Do only use cables sealing ends with the corresponding dimensions.

Ö Otherwise contact the regional Siemens representative.
Ö Fasten cable at cable bracket (use antimagnetic clamps for single-core cables)
Ö Lead earth of sealing end to earthing busbar and bolt tight.

Installation
a Voltage transformer connection

s Cable bracket
d Cable shield earthing
f Cable sealing end
Fig. 35: Cable connection
ATTENTION!
Cable compartment:
Ö All cable sealing ends must be connected to the panel connections in the
connection compartment. All connections must be tightened properly.
Ö Mount pre-punched floor covers. Adjust the rubber sleeve to the punched holes.
Completing cable Ö Mount the partition to the connection compartment and bolt it tight.
installation

Installation
15.2 Connecting earthing and short-circuiting facility
DANGER!
High voltage! Danger! If the busbars in the busbar compartment and the cable or bar
connections in the connection compartment have not been isolated, the contacts are
live at operating voltage.
Ö Isolate the busbars in the busbar compartment and the cable or bar connections in
the connection compartment before opening the shutters. Observe the Five
Safety Rules.
Ö Verify safe isolation from supply (see Page 122, "Verification of safe isolation from
supply (LRM system)").
Preconditions • Removable part is out of the panel

• Feeder or busbar shutters are open
The earthing and short-circuiting facility is connected with an M12 bolt either directly or
at the end of the extension of the earthing bar in the switching device compartment.
Fig. 36: Point of connection for earthing and short-circuiting facility
Connecting the earthing Ö Connect earthing and short-circuiting facility at the end of the extension of the
and short-circuiting facility earthing bar in the switching device compartment.
at the feeder
Ö Plug connector on main fixed contacts of feeders (lower row of bushings) and screw
tight.
Connecting the earthing Ö Fix earthing clamp on earthing bar.

and short-circuiting facility
at the busbars Ö Plug connector on main fixed contacts of busbars (upper row of bushings) and screw
tight.

Installation
15.3 Connecting control cables

The circuit diagrams for connecting the control cables are included in the low-voltage
compartment.
Ö Dismantle main wiring duct covers on the left inside of the switching device
compartment.
Ö Lay cables from foundation through main wiring duct into low-voltage compartment.
Ö Refit main wiring duct covers.
Ö Connect control cables according to circuit diagrams.
15.4 Connecting bus wires

The bus wire is the electrical connection from panel to panel.
Ö Connect or plug bus wires onto bus wire terminal block in low-voltage compartment.

Installation
16 Final installation work
16.1 Checking high-voltage connections

Perform the following tests on all connected high-voltage cables:
Ö Check tightness of bolts with torque wrench.

Ö Check earthing of cable sealing ends.
16.2 Checking bolted joints
Control tightening torques Bolted joint Control tightening torque

M8 17 Nm
M12 60 Nm
M16 130 Nm
Ö Perform random checks of bolted joints on busbars, current/voltage transformers,

etc. with the torque wrench.
16.3 Checking control cable connections

Check the following screw-type connections of control cables:
Ö Perform random checks of the control cable connections on devices and terminal
blocks.
Ö Check all control cable connections of current transformer terminals in low-voltage
compartment (including slides and jumpers).
Ö If there are any terminal blocks without labels, complete labels using the information
given in the circuit diagrams.
16.4 Cleaning the switchgear

The bushings and the post insulators of the busbars, especially the openings to the
switching device compartment must be free of grease and other pollution.
Ö Wipe all bushings and post insulators of the busbars using a soft, lint-free, dry cloth.
16.5 Checking and completing protection against adverse environmental influences

(protection against corrosion)
Ö Touch up scratches and impact marks on surface painting
The following products can be supplied for touching up the surface:

• Paint pen for minor paint damages
• Touch-up paint, 1 kg tin

Installation
16.6 Checking installation work

Ö Check whether all installation work has been performed properly in accordance with
the previous sections of these installation instructions.
Ö Open ventilation flaps on HV door. Their movement must not be restricted by any
means (see a).
Fig. 37: Ventilation flaps at HV door
16.7 Switchgear extension
DANGER!
High voltage! Danger! Before extending the switchgear or replacing panels, the
switchgear must be isolated and earthed.
the connection compartment before extending the switchgear or replacing panels.
Ö Observe the Five Safety Rules.
The SIMOPRIME truck-type or withdrawable circuit-breaker switchgear is modular and

extendable. Furthermore, panels of an existing switchgear can be replaced.
To extend the switchgear or replace panels, you must carry out the work described in
these installation instructions. Before extending the switchgear or replacing panels, the
switchgear must be isolated and earthed. Always observe the Five Safety Rules.
Before extending the switchgear or replacing panels, please contact your regional
Siemens representative.

Installation
17 Commissioning
17.1 Safety instructions
DANGER!
Ö Do not touch live components.

Ö Ensure that the switchgear is only operated by qualified personnel who are familiar
with the operating instructions and observe the warnings.
DANGER!
Risk of injury! During operation of electrical equipment and switchgear, parts of this
equipment are under dangerous electrical voltage. Mechanical components may move
quickly, even remotely controlled.
Ö Do not remove covers.

Ö Do not reach into openings.
Ö Do not touch circuit-breaker poles and operating rods.
• Proper transportation
• Correct storage
• Correct assembly and installation
• Diligent operation
• Erection and installation free of dust and dirt
17.2 Instructing the operating personnel

Ö The operating personnel should be given the operating instructions in good time.
Ö Instruct operating personnel in theory and practice of switchgear operation.
Ö Ensure that the operating personnel are familiar with all operational details when
commissioning takes place.

Installation
17.3 Checking the installation work and the accessories

Ö Make sure that the following accessories are ready to hand:
• Operating instructions
• Hand crank for racking the removable part in and out
• Slip-on lever for shutter operation (optional)
• Operating lever for the feeder or busbar earthing switch
• Hand crank for charging the circuit-breaker closing spring
• Double-bit key for the door of the switching device compartment
• Double-bit key for the door of the low-voltage compartment
• Circuit diagrams
• Warning signs
• Earthing and short-circuiting facility (optional)
• Voltage tester or voltage detecting system (optional)
Ö Ensure that the installation work has been performed correctly (see Page 72,
"Checking installation work").
Ö Ensure that all covers have been fitted
17.4 Checking interlocks mechanically

Ö Check each panel to verify that the removable part can only be racked to SERVICE
position when the circuit-breaker/vacuum contactor and the earthing switch are in
OPEN position and the door to the switching device compartment is closed.
Ö Check the circuit-breaker/vacuum contactor panels to verify that the circuit-breakers/
contactors can only be operated when the respective removable part is interlocked
in end position (TEST or SERVICE position).
Ö Check all earthing switches to verify that the earthing switches can only be operated
when the respective removale parts are interlocked in TEST position.
Ö Verify that the door to the switching device compartment can only be opened when
the removable part is in interlocked TEST position.
17.5 Test operation

With test operation you can check the correct operation of the switchgear before
commissioning without being endangered by operational high voltage.
DANGER!
Ö If you find out during test operation that a part of the system does not operate in
the way described in this document, you must not put the switchgear into
operation.

Installation
Preparing test operation
DANGER!
Ö Do not switch on operational high voltage during test operation!
Ö Switch on control voltage.

r The motors of the circuit-breaker operating mechanisms start up and charge the
closing springs.
Checking the switching Ö Rack each removable part from TEST position to SERVICE position and back several
process and the position times.
indicators
Ö Switch each earthing switch from OPEN to EARTHED position and back several
times. At the same time, verify that these positions are correctly indicated on the
panel and in the control room, if applicable.
Ö Close and open each circuit-breaker several times locally and from remote for test.
At the same time, verify that these positions are correctly indicated on the panel and
in the control room, if applicable, and that the auxiliary switches and position
switches operate correctly.
Ö Check the function of the existing shunt closing and shunt opening releases by
electrical operation.
Malfunction during If you have determined a malfunction during one of these tests:
operation
Ö Do not put the switchgear into operation.
Ö Inform you regional Siemens representative.
17.6 Preparing the power-frequency voltage test

If required, a power-frequency voltage test can be performed at site on the readily
assembled switchgear. In this case, make the following preparations:
Ö Remove voltage transformers as well as surge arresters and surge limiters.

Ö Protect bushings of transformers, surge arresters and surge limiters in a surge-proof
way using suitable sealing caps.
Ö Earth the test sockets of the capacitive voltage detecting systems.
r Now the test can be carried out.

Installation
17.7 Switching on operational high voltage

Preparations before The operating personnel must have been trained, the installation work checked and test
switching on operation must have been carried out successfully without malfunctions.
Ö Close all front doors of the panels.

Ö Open all circuit-breakers (see Page 96, "Opening the circuit-breaker").
Ö Rack all trucks to TEST position (see Page 87, "Racking the switching device truck to
TEST position").
Ö If there is a feeder without connected cables, earth this feeder (see Page 99, "Feeder
earthing").
Ö Ensure that all consumers connected to all outgoing feeders are switched off.
r Now you can switch on the operational high voltage to put the switchgear into
operation.
Applying voltage to the

busbar
DANGER!
Ö Switch on the operational high voltage only if you have checked the installation work
and performed test operation without malfunctions.
Ö Connect the incoming feeder in the associated opposite substation.

Ö Connect the incoming feeder to the busbar (rack the removable part to SERVICE
position and close the circuit-breaker).
r Now the busbar of the switchgear is live.
Connecting more incoming

feeders
DANGER!
Short-circuit on the busbar if the incoming feeders have different phase sequences.
Ö Ensure that all incoming feeders have the same phase sequence.
Ö Verify phase coincidence between the respective incoming feeder and the busbar.
Ö Connect tested incoming feeder.
Connecting consumer When all the incoming feeders have been connected:
feeders
Ö One after the other, switch on all outgoing feeders with connected consumers.
r Now all feeders are connected; the switchgear is totally in operation.
17.8 Correcting circuit diagrams

Ö Note any modifications which may have been made during installation or
commissioning in the supplied circuit diagrams.
Ö Send the corrected documentation to the regional Siemens representative so that
the modifications can be included.

Operation
Operation
18 Safety instructions
DANGER!
Ö Do not touch live components.

Ö Ensure that the switchgear is only operated by qualified personnel who are familiar
with the operating instructions and observe the warnings.
DANGER!
During operation of electrical equipment and switchgear, parts of this equipment are
under dangerous electrical voltage. Mechanical components may move quickly, even
remotely controlled.
Ö Do not remove covers.

Ö Do not reach into openings.
Ö Do not touch circuit-breaker poles and operating rods.

• Proper transportation
• Correct storage
• Correct erection and installation
• Diligent operation
Installation and operation of this switchgear are conditional on observance of the

following standards:
• VDE 0100 − IEC 60364
• VDE 0101
• VDE 0105

Operation
19 Control elements and indicators
19.1 Control elements at the panel front

Control elements circuit-
breaker panel
a Door of low-voltage compartment

s Sockets for capacitive voltage detecting system (optional); right side:
tap at the busbar, left side: tap at the feeder)
d Inspection window
f Door lock (double-bit lock)
g Actuating opening for circuit-breaker CLOSED
h Actuating opening for circuit-breaker OPEN
j Position indicator for circuit-breaker
k Control gate for opening the door to the switching device
compartment
l Actuating opening for releasing the switching device truck
; Actuating opening for racking the switching device truck
A Control gate for actuating openings of switching device truck
S Position indicator for feeder earthing switch
D Actuating opening for feeder earthing switch
F Control gate for actuating opening of feeder earthing switch
G High-voltage door
H "Closing spring charged / not charged" indicator
J Operations counter
K Manual charging of the circuit-breaker closing spring
Fig. 38: SIMOPRIME control elements and

indicators

Operation
Indicator for circuit-breaker When the auxiliary voltage supply is applied, the circuit-breaker closing spring is charged
closing spring automatically within approx. 15 s. After charging, the indicator for the closing spring
changes from the "spring charged" to the "spring not charged" position.
Fig. 39: "Spring not charged" indication for Fig. 40: "Spring charged" indication for 3AH5
3AH5
Fig. 41: "Spring not charged indication" for Fig. 42: "Spring charged" indication for SION
SION

Operation
Control elements contactor

panel a Door of low-voltage compartment
s Sockets for capacitive voltage detecting system (optional)
d Door lock (double-bit lock)
f Inspection window
g Control gate for opening the door to the switching device
compartment
h Control gate for opening and closing the actuating opening for
racking the switching device
j Control gate for opening and closing the actuating opening for
operating the earthing switch mechanism
k Actuating opening for earthing switch
l Mechanical position indicator for earthing switch
; Actuating opening for inserting the double-bit key to control
racking of the withdrawable part
A Actuating opening for racking the switching device
S High-voltage door
Fig. 43: Control elements of

withdrawable part for 435mm
contactor-fuse combination
(CFC)

Operation
19.2 Operating tools
a Hand crank for charging the circuit-breaker

closing spring
s Operating rod for circuit-breaker
d Operating lever for feeder/busbar shutters
f Double-bit key (2 nos.)
- for switching device compartment (5 mm)
- for low-voltage compartment (3 mm)
g Operating lever for feeder/busbar earthing
switch
h Racking crank for racking the switching device
truck
Fig. 44: Operating tools
Fig. 45: Ramp for moving the switching device truck with SION in or out of 800 mm
panels
Fig. 46: Service truck to insert and remove a withdrawable contactor

Operation
Hand crank for the truck This hand crank is used to rack the switching device truck to SERVICE and TEST position.
Hand crank for the closing This hand crank is used to charge the circuit-breaker closing spring manually.
spring
Operating rod for the The operating rod is used to switch the circuit-breaker to CLOSED or OPEN position.
circuit-breaker
Operating lever for the This operating lever is used to switch the feeder or busbar earthing switch to EARTHED
earthing switch or OPEN position.
Operating lever for shutters This operating lever is used to open or close the feeder or busbar shutters manually.
Double-bit key 3 mm Double-bit key with 3 mm diameter for opening and closing the low-voltage door.
Double-bit key 5 mm Double-bit key with 5 mm diameter for opening and closing the high-voltage door as well
as for unlocking and locking the withdrawble part.
Ramp for moving the truck The ramp is used for moving the switching device truck with SION VCB or metering truck
into or out of 800 mm panels.
Service truck for moving the The service truck is used for moving the withdrawable contactor into or out of the
withdrawable contactor contactor panel.

Operation
20 Opening the door to the switching device compartment
DANGER!
the connection compartment before opening the high-voltage door. Observe the
Five Safety Rules.
Ö Verify safe isolation from supply.
NOTE!
The following instructions for opening and closing the high-voltage door apply to:
Ö Circuit-breaker panels
Ö Disconnecting panels
Ö Metering panels
Ö Contactor panels
Opening high-voltage door of circuit-breaker panel
Preconditions • Double-bit key available

• Switching device truck in test position
Procedure Ö Insert the double-bit key horizontally in the opening at the front of the door to the
switching device compartment.
Ö Turn double-bit key 90° counter-clockwise.
Ö Push the control gate of the door upwards and open the door.
Fig. 47: Opening the high-voltage door of the circuit-breaker panel
r High-voltage door is open.

Operation
Opening the high-voltage door of the 435mm contactor panel

Preconditions • Double-bit key available
• Withdrawable part in test position
Procedure Ö Insert double-bit key in door lock and turn 90 ° counter-clockwise.

Ö Pull door handle upwards and open the door.
Fig. 48: Opening the high-voltage door of the contactor panel
r High-voltage door is open.
Closing high-voltage door of circuit-breaker panel

Preconditions • Double-bit key inserted in door lock.
Either without Switching device truck or:

• Switching device truck inserted in test position
• Low-voltage plugged in.
Ö Push the control gate of the door upwards.

Ö Press the door onto the switchgear frame and then push the control gate
downwards.
Ö To lock the door mechanically: Turn double-bit key 90° clockwise.

Operation
Fig. 49: Closing the high-voltage door of the circuit-breaker panel
Ö Remove double-bit key.

r Hogh-voltage door is closed
Closing the high-voltage door of the 435 mm contactor panel

Preconditions • Double-bit key inserted in door lock.
Either without withdrawable part or:

• Withdrawable part inserted in test position
• Low-voltage connector couples automatically in the panel.
Procedure Ö Pull door handle upwards and close the door.

Ö Push door handle downwards.
Ö Turn double-bit key 90° clockwise and remove it.
Fig. 50: Closing the high-voltage door of the contactor panel
r High-voltage door is closed.

Operation
21 Racking the switching device truck
Control elements of
switching device truck a Control gate
s Double-bit lock to release the
d Operating shaft for racking the
Fig. 51: Control elements of switching device truck
Racking positions The switching devices are mounted on the truck. The switching device truck can be
racked to two different positions:
• SERVICE position: The contact poles of the switching device are connected with the
busbar and the feeder. The low-voltage connector is plugged in.
• TEST position: The contact poles of the switching device are disconnected from the
busbar and the feeder. The low-voltage connector can be plugged in or unplugged.
21.1 Racking the switching device truck to SERVICE position

Preconditions for operation • Truck completely inserted and interlocked in the panel
• Door to switching device compartment closed
• Circuit-breaker in OPEN position
• Feeder earthing switch in OPEN position
DANGER!
If there is no auxiliary voltage, both the electrical and the mechanical interlocks are
closed. If the interlocks are overridden, it is possible to perform manual operations
despite existing interlocks, and this can cause failures.
Ö Ensure that the intended manual switching operation has been released externally.
Ö Push control gate a upwards.

Ö To release the switching device truck: Insert double-bit key horizontally into actuating
opening s and turn 90° clockwise.

Operation
Ö Push hand crank for racking the switching device truck onto operating shaft d and
turn clockwise as far as it will go.
Ö Remove hand crank for racking the switching device truck.
Ö Lock switching device truck. To do this, turn double-bit key clockwise into horizontal
position.
Ö Push control gate a downwards.
r The switching device truck was racked from TEST to SERVICE position.
21.2 Racking the switching device truck to TEST position

Preconditions for operation • Switching device truck in SERVICE position
DANGER!
Ö Push control gate a upwards.

Ö To release the switching device truck: Insert double-bit key horizontally into actuating
opening s and turn 90° counter-clockwise.

Operation
Ö Push hand crank for racking the switching device truck onto operating shaft d and
turn counter-clockwise as far as it will go.
Ö Remove hand crank for racking the switching device truck.
Ö Lock switching device truck. To do this, turn double-bit key counter-clockwise into
horizontal position.
Ö Push control gate a downwards.
r The switching device truck was racked from SERVICE to TEST position.

Operation
22 Racking the withdrawable contactor of 435 mm panel

The switching device is the core part of the withdrawable part. The withdrawable part
can be racked to two different positions:
• SERVICE position: The contact poles of the switching device are connected with the
busbar and the feeder. The low-voltage connector is plugged in.
• TEST position: The contact poles of the switching device are disconnected from the
busbar and the feeder. The low-voltage connector can be plugged in or unplugged.
22.1 Racking the withdrawable contactor to service position

Preconditions for operation • Withdrawable contactor inserted and locked in the panel
• High-voltage door closed
• Contactor in OPEN position
• Racking crank for moving the withdrawable contactor available
• Double-bit key available
The actuating opening for racking the withdrawable contactor is located on the control
board of the high-voltage door.
Fig. 52: Actuating opening for racking the withdrawable contactor

Operation
ATTENTION!
Procedure
ATTENTION!
All interlocks are only released when the withdrawable contactor is in a stable end
position.
Ö Always rack the withdrawable contactor completely up to the end position.
Ö Open lock (optional).

Ö Push control gate upwards.
ATTENTION!
If the contactor on the withdrawable part is equipped with a mechanical closing latch,
the contactor will automatically be switched to OPEN position as soon as the double-bit
key is inserted and turned 90° clockwise.
Ö Automatic opening only happens when the contactor on the withdrawable part is in
CLOSED position.
Ö To release access to the withdrawable part, insert the double-bit key and turn 90°
clockwise.

Operation
Ö Push the racking crank for racking the withdrawable contactor onto the operating
shaft, and turn clockwise as far as it will go.
Ö Remove racking crank for moving the withdrawable part.

Ö Turn double-bit key 90° clockwise to interlock the withdrawable part.

Ö Close control gate.
Ö Close lock (optional).
r The withdrawable contactor has been racked from test position to service position.

Operation
22.2 Racking the withdrawable contactor to test position

Preconditions for operation • Withdrawable contactor inserted and locked in the panel
• High-voltage door closed
• Withdrawable part in service position
• Contactor in OPEN position
• Racking crank for racking the withdrawable contactor available
• Double-bit key available
Fig. 53: Actuating opening for racking the withdrawable contactor
ATTENTION!
closed. If optional interlocks are overridden locally, it is possible to perform manual
operations despite existing interlocks, and this can cause failures.
ATTENTION!
All interlocks are only released when the withdrawable contactor is in a stable end
position.
Ö Always rack the withdrawable contactor completely up to the end position.

Operation

Ö Push control gate upwards.
ATTENTION!
If the contactor on the withdrawable part is equipped with a mechanical closing latch,
the contactor will automatically be switched to OPEN position as soon as the double-bit
key is inserted and turned 90° clockwise.
Ö Automatic opening only happens when the contactor on the withdrawable part is in
CLOSED position.
Ö To release access to the withdrawable part, insert the double-bit key and turn 90°
counter-clockwise.

Operation
Ö Push the racking crank for racking the withdrawable part onto the operating shaft,
and turn counter-clockwise as far as it will go.
Ö Remove racking crank for moving the withdrawable part.

Ö Turn double-bit key 90° counter-clockwise to interlock the withdrawable part.

r The withdrawable part has been racked from service position to test position.

Operation
23 Operating the circuit-breaker

The 3AH5 and SION vacuum circuit-breakers are equipped with a spring-operated/
stored-energy mechanism.
23.1 Closing the circuit-breaker

• Low-voltage connector plugged in
Fig. 54: Closing the circuit-breaker Fig. 55: Closing the circuit-breaker
mechanically (3AH5) mechanically (SION)
DANGER!
Ö Turn cover of actuating opening aside using the nut located over it.
Ö Insert the operating rod through the actuating opening in the door and operate the
ON pushbutton.
r The position indicator changes from "0" position to "I" position.
Fig. 56: Position indicator in "I" position

(3AH5)
Fig. 57: Position indicator in "I" position

(SION)
Ö Take operating rod out of actuating opening.

r The circuit-breaker is closed.

Operation
23.2 Opening the circuit-breaker

• Circuit-breaker in CLOSED position
• Low-voltage connector plugged in
Fig. 58: Opening the circuit-breaker Fig. 59: Opening the circuit-breaker
mechanically (3AH5) mechanically (SION)
DANGER!
Ö Turn cover of actuating opening aside using the nut located over it.
Ö Insert the operating rod through the actuating opening in the door and operate the
OFF pushbutton.
r The position indicator changes from "I" position to "0" position.
Fig. 60: Position indicator in "0" position

(3AH5)
Fig. 61: Position indicator in "0" position

(SION)
Ö Take operating rod out of actuating opening.

r The circuit-breaker is open.

Operation
24 Charging the circuit-breaker closing spring manually

If the control voltage fails, the closing spring for operating the circuit-breaker is no longer
charged automatically. To operate the circuit-breaker in spite of this, the spring must be
charged manually with the hand crank.
Preconditions • Truck completely inserted and interlocked in the panel
Fig. 62: Charging the closing spring Fig. 63: Charging the closing spring
manually (3AH5) manually (SION)
DANGER!
Risk of injury by sudden rotation of hand crank. If you use a hand crank without a
freewheel to charge the spring, the hand crank will rotate when the control voltage is
switched on again (motor starts up) and can lead to injury.
Ö Use special hand crank with freewheel from the accessories!
Ö Turn cover of operating shaft aside using the nut located over it.
r The operating shaft is visible in the inspection window.
Ö Push hand crank onto operating shaft.

Ö Turn hand crank clockwise approx. 25 - 40 turns until the "spring charged" indication
appears in the inspection window.
Fig. 64: "Spring charged" indication

(3AH5)
Fig. 65: "Spring charged" indication

(SION)
Ö Remove hand crank.

r The spring is latched automatically. The energy required for the operating sequence
OPEN-CLOSED-OPEN (auto-reclosing) is stored in the spring. The spring charged
indicator changes from "spring not charged" to "spring charged".

Operation
25 Contactor function
25.1 Closing or opening the contactor
Electrical operation The contactor in the contactor panel can be closed or opened by electrical operation. The
control elements for electrical operation are located on the front door of the low-voltage
compartment.
Alternatively, electrical operation can also be done from a control board or a separate
switching room.
Mechanical operation Besides electrical opening, a contactor can also be switched off through a mechanical
opening operation. To do this, the contactor must be equipped with a mechanical closing
latch.
Mechanical opening can take place with the withdrawable contactor both in test and
service position
• see Page 89, "Racking the withdrawable contactor to service position"
• see Page 91, "Racking the withdrawable contactor to test position"
Instruction label If contactors on withdrawable parts are designed without mechanical closing latch,
these contactors are identified with an instruction label on the front cover of the
withdrawable part.
a Instruction label
Fig. 66: Instruction label on

withdrawable contactor

Operation
26 Operating the feeder earthing switch
26.1 Feeder earthing

Preconditions • The feeder to be earthed is isolated
• The padlock at the feeder earthing switch is removed, the electrical interlock or the
key/Ronis interlock is released.
DANGER!
Once you have started a switching operation, you must complete it; turning back is
blocked. The operating lever cannot be removed at intermediate positions.
Ö Do not remove the operating lever at intermediate positions.
The actuating opening and the position indicator of the feeder earthing switch are
located down-right beside the door to the switching device compartment. The actuating
opening is locked by an additional gate.
DANGER!

Operation
Preparing the operating To avoid maloperation, the operating lever for the feeder earthing switch must be
lever adjusted for the planned switching operation.
Ö To close the feeder earthing switch: Adjust the operating spindle of the lever so that
the arrow points to the "I" position.
Feeder earthing
ATTENTION!
If the operating lever is not inserted correctly, the earthing switch may be damaged.
Ö Insert the operating lever in the actuating opening as far as it will go.
Ö Push the gate down to release the actuating opening.

Ö Insert the operating lever for the feeder earthing switch in the actuating opening.
Ö Turn operating lever 90° clockwise.
r The position indicator changes from "0" position (green background) to "I" position
(red background)
Ö Remove operating lever.
r Gate closes automatically.

Operation
26.2 Feeder de-earthing

Preconditions • The feeder to be earthed is isolated
• The padlock at the feeder earthing switch is removed, the electrical interlock or the
key/Ronis interlock is released.
DANGER!
DANGER!
despite existing interlocks, and this can cause failures.s.
Preparing the operating To avoid maloperation, the operating lever for the feeder earthing switch must be
Ö To open the feeder earthing switch: Adjust the operating spindle of the lever so that
the arrow points to the "0" position.

Operation
Feeder de-earthing
ATTENTION!

Ö Insert the operating lever for the feeder earthing switch in the actuating opening.
Ö Turn operating lever 90° counter-clockwise.
r The position indicator changes from "I" position (red background) to "0" position
(green background)

Operation
27 Operating the busbar earthing switch
27.1 Busbar earthing

Preconditions • The busbar section to be earthed is isolated
• The padlock at the busbar earthing switch is removed, or the electrical interlock is
released
DANGER!
High voltage! Danger! The busbar must have been isolated before operating the busbar
earthing switch.
Ö Isolate the busbar.

DANGER!
The actuating opening and the position indicator of the busbar earthing switch are
located top-right at the panel front, beside the door of the low-voltage compartment. The
actuating opening is locked by an additional gate.

Operation
DANGER!
Preparing the operating To avoid maloperation, the operating lever for the busbar earthing switch must be
Ö To close the busbar earthing switch: Adjust the operating spindle of the lever so that
the arrow points to the "I" position.
Busbar earthing
ATTENTION!
Ö => Insert the operating lever in the actuating opening as far as it will go.

Ö Insert the operating lever for the busbar earthing switch in the actuating opening.
r The position indicator changes from "0" position (green background) to "I" position
(red background)

Operation
27.2 Busbar de-earthing

Preconditions • The busbar section to be earthed is isolated
• The padlock at the busbar earthing switch is removed, or the electrical interlock is
released
DANGER!
High voltage! Danger! The busbar must have been isolated before operating the busbar
earthing switch.
Ö Isolate the busbar.

DANGER!
The actuating opening and the position indicator of the busbar earthing switch are
located top-right at the panel front, beside the door of the low-voltage compartment.

Operation
DANGER!
Preparing the operating To avoid maloperation, the operating lever for the busbar earthing switch must be
Ö To open the busbar earthing switch: Adjust the operating spindle of the lever so that
the arrow points to the "0" position.
Busbar de-earthing
ATTENTION!
Ö => Insert the operating lever in the actuating opening as far as it will go.

Ö Insert the operating lever for the busbar earthing switch in the actuating opening.
r The position indicator changes from "I" position (red background) to "0" position
(green background)

Operation
28 Operating the feeder earthing switch of the 435 mm contactor

panel
28.1 Feeder earthing

Preconditions for operation • The feeder to be earthed is isolated
• Operating lever available
DANGER!
blocked. The operating tool cannot be removed at intermediate positions.
In contactor panels, the actuating opening and the position indicator of the feeder
earthing switch are located bottom-right on the high-voltage door. The actuating opening
is locked by means of an additional control gate.
Fig. 67: Actuating opening at the contactor panel
DANGER!
Ö Observe the Five Safety Rules (see Page 5, "General instructions").


Operation
Procedure
ATTENTION!

Ö Pull control gate upwards to release the actuating opening.
Fig. 68: Control gate at the contactor panel
Ö Insert operating lever for feeder earthing switch into actuating opening.
Fig. 69: Operating lever at the contactor panel

r The position indicator changes to CLOSED position. The earthing switch is closed.


Operation
28.2 Feeder de-earthing

Preconditions for operation • Authorization to deactivate the feeder earthing is available
DANGER!
Once you have started a switching operation, you must complete it totally; turning back
is blocked. The operating lever cannot be removed at intermediate positions.
Ö Do not remove the operating lever at intermediate positions
In in contactor panels the actuating opening and the position indicator of the feeder
earthing switch are located bottom-right on the high-voltage door. The actuating opening
is locked by means of an additional control gate.
Fig. 70: Actuating opening at the contactor panel
DANGER!


Operation
Procedure
ATTENTION!

Ö Pull control gate upwards to release the actuating opening.
Fig. 71: Control gate at the contactor panel
Ö Insert operating lever for feeder earthing switch into actuating opening.
Fig. 72: Operating lever at the contactor

panel

r The position indicator changes to OPEN position. The earthing switch is open.


Operation
29 Moving the switching device truck into and out of the panel
The switching device truck is moved into or out of the switching device compartment by
means of the ramps folded inside the panel for 600 mm panels and panels with 3AH5
circuit-breaker, and through a separate ramp for 800 mm panels with SION circuit-
breaker.
Moving the truck into the Ö Open the door to the switching device compartment.
panel with ramps folded out
Ö Fold out the ramps.
DANGER!
Risk of injury by the switching device truck falling over.
Ö Only qualified personnel is permitted to move the switching device truck.

Ö Make sure that the switching device truck does not slip off the ramps.
Ö Support the switching device truck with one foot at the bottom of the truck a while
moving the truck into the panel.
Ö Move the switching device truck into the switching device compartment over the
ramps.
Ö Push the switching device truck into the panel as far as it will go.
Ö Lock the switching device truck in the switching device compartment. To do this,
turn the lateral fixing levers 90° inside.
r The switching device truck is inserted and locked.

Ö Plug the low-voltage connector in.
Ö Fold in the ramps.

Operation
Moving the truck into the

panel over a separate ramp
DANGER!

moving the truck into the panel.
Ö Open the door to the switching device compartment.

Ö Hang the ramp in at the front of the panel.
Ö Move the switching device truck into the switching device compartment over the
ramps as far as it will go.
Ö Lock the switching device truck in the switching device compartment. To do this,
turn the lateral fixing levers 90° inside.
r The switching device truck is inserted and locked.

Ö Plug the low-voltage connector in.
Ö Remove the ramp from the panel.

Operation
Moving the truck out of the

panel with ramps folded out
ATTENTION!
The door to the switching device compartment can only be opened and the truck can
only be moved if the switching device truck is in TEST position and the truck is
interlocked.
Ö Rack the switching device truck to TEST position.

Ö Interlock the switching device truck.

Ö Remove the low-voltage connector.
Ö Fold out the ramps.
Ö Unlock the switching device truck. To do this, turn the lateral fixing levers 90°
outside.

Operation
DANGER!
Ö Only qualified personnel is permitted to move the switching-device truck.

Ö Pull the switching device truck slowly to the front and out of the panel.
moving the truck out of the panel.
Ö Move the switching device truck to the front and out of the panel.
Ö Fold in the ramps.
Moving the truck out of the

panel over a separate ramp
ATTENTION!
The door to the switching device compartment can only be opened and the truck can
only be moved if the switching device truck is in TEST position and the truck is
interlocked.
Ö Rack the switching device truck to TEST position.

Ö Interlock the switching device truck.

Ö Remove the low-voltage connector.
Ö Hang the ramp in at the front of the panel.

Operation
Ö Unlock the switching device truck. To do this, turn the lateral fixing levers 90°
outside.
DANGER!

Ö Pull the switching device truck slowly to the front and out of the panel.
moving the truck out of the panel.
Ö Move the switching device truck to the front and out of the panel.
Ö Remove the ramp from the panel.

Operation
30 Moving the withdrawable contactor into and out of the panel

The withdrawable contactor is moved into or out of the switching device compartment
at 435 mm panels by using the service truck.
30.1 Taking the withdrawable contactor out of the panel

Preconditions Ö Service truck available
Ö Withdrawable contactor in test position
Ö High-voltage door open
Pulling the withdrawable

contactor onto the service
truck
Fig. 73: Preparing the withdrawable contactor for removal
a Withdrawable contactor
s Locking lever
d Service truck
f Locking bracket
Ö Open the two locking levers s at the withdrawable contactor.

Operation
Ö Pull the withdrawable contactor a out of the switching device compartment and
onto the service truck d until the withdrawable contactor latches tight on the
service truck.
Ö The low-voltage connection is separated automatically.
r Now the locking bracket f can be lowered, and the service truck with the
withdrawable contactor can be removed.
ATTENTION!
If the service truck is not properly interlocked with the panel while removing the
withdrawable part, the switchgear and the withdrawable part can be seriously
damaged.
Ö Move the withdrawable part only if the service truck is interlocked with the panel.
Ö Move the service truck only if the withdrawable part is interlocked in its end
position on the service truck.
NOTE!
Withdrawable contactors are designed without coding.
Ö Do absolutely observe the rated currents of the HV HRC fuse-links.

Operation
Procedure Ö Move the service truck centrally in front of the contactor panel. Bring the centering
bolts a of the service truck into line with the centering openings s at the panel
base.
a Centering bolt
s Centering opening
d Locking bracket
f Locking plate
Ö Fold the locking bracket d upwards. This will lower the locking plate f.
r The service truck is interlocked with the contactor panel.

Operation
30.2 Inserting the withdrawable contactor in the panel

Before inserting the
withdrawable contactor
NOTE!
When the withdrawable contactor is inserted, the mechanism for manual operation of
the feeder shutter and the busbar shutter is not accessible.
Ö Insert the withdrawable contactor in the panel only if the feeder shutter and the
busbar shutter are closed and secured with a padlock each.
Ö If required, close the feeder shutter and secure it with a padlock (see Page 127,
"Closing the feeder shutter (lower shutter)").
Ö If required, close the busbar shutter and secure it with a padlock (see Page 128,
"Closing the busbar shutter (upper shutter)").
a Padlock
s Padlock
d Busbar shutter, closed
f Feeder shutter, closed
Fig. 74: Feeder and busbar shutters closed and

locked

Operation
Inserting the withdrawable Ö Before inserting the withdrawable contactor, check the position of the earthing
contactor in the panel switch coupling. The coupling must be in position s, then the receptacle a for the
coupling pin of the earthing switch operating shaft d is in vertical position.
a Receptacle for coupling pin

s Marking in "O" position
Fig. 75: Earthing switch coupling in the switching

device compartment
Ö Make sure that the coupling pin of the earthing switch operating shaft d in the
withdrawable part is in vertical position.
d Coupling pin
f Low-voltage connection
Fig. 76: Coupling pin of the earthing switch operating shaft
Ö The low-voltage connection f couples automatically when the withdrawable

contactor is inserted.

Operation
Positioning the service

truck with the
withdrawable part in front
of the panel
ATTENTION!
If the service truck is not properly interlocked with the panel while inserting the
withdrawable part, the switchgear and the withdrawable part can be seriously
damaged.
Ö Move the withdrawable part only if the service truck is interlocked with the
contactor panel.
Ö Move the service truck only if the withdrawable part is interlocked in its end
position on the service truck.
Ö Open the high-voltage door (see Page 84, "Opening the high-voltage door of the
contactor panel").
Ö Move the service truck with the withdrawable contactor centrally in front of the
contactor panel. Bring the centering bolts of the service truck into line with the
centering openings at the panel base.
Ö Fold the locking bracket at the service truck upwards. The service truck is interlocked
with the contactor panel.
Ö Release the withdrawable contactor from the service truck using the pedal, and push
it completely into the contactor panel.
Fig. 77: Pedal at the service truck Fig. 78: Pushing the withdrawable
contactor into the panel
Ö Fold the locking bracket at the service truck downwards. The service truck can be
removed.

Operation
Ö Close the two locking levers at the withdrawable contactor.
Fig. 79: Closing the locking levers
Fig. 80:Locking lever closed
r The withdrawable contactor is interlocked with the contactor panel.
Ö Close the high-voltage door (see Page 85, "Closing the high-voltage door of the
contactor panel").

Operation
31 Verification of safe isolation from supply (LRM system)

The panels can be equipped with voltage detecting systems.
Use voltage indicators according to IEC 78/183/CDV only.
The perfect function of the voltage indicator must have been verified:
• with a test unit according to IEC 78/183/CDV
• on live equipment
The perfect function of the coupling section must have been verified according to:
• IEC 78/183/CDV
Ö Plug voltage indicator in all three phases L1, L2, L3 of the interface.
r If the indicator does not flash or light up in any of the three phases, the phases are
isolated from supply.

Operation
32 Manual operation of shutters
32.1 Manual operation of shutters in circuit-breaker and disconnecting panels

The feeder and busbar shutters can be opened individually. When one shutter is opened,
the mechanism of the other one can be padlocked. If both shutters have to be opened at
the same time, locking the shutter mechanism is omitted during the following
operations.
DANGER!
the connection compartment before opening the shutters.
Preparation Ö Rack the switching device truck to TEST position.

Ö Pull the switching device truck out of the panel over the ramps.
Opening the busbar shutter Ö Padlock the feeder shutter mechanism on the left side of the panel.
(upper shutter)
Ö Apply operating lever on shutter mechanism on right side of panel.

Operation
Ö Push operating lever down.
r The busbar shutter is open.
Closing the busbar shutter Ö Hold operating lever in lower position.

(upper shutter)
Ö Move operating lever upwards.
r Shutters close automatically.
Ö Move the switching device truck into the panel over the ramp.
Ö Close the door to the switching device compartment
Opening and closing the The feeder shutter is opened and closed in the same way as the busbar shutter. Perform
feeder shutter (lower the same work operations as for operating the busbar shutter on the other side of the
shutter) panel.
Ö Padlock the busbar shutter mechanism on the right side of the panel.
Ö Operate the feeder shutter on the left side of the panel.

Operation
32.2 Manual operation of shutters in the 435 mm contactor panel

The feeder and busbar shutters can be opened individually. When one shutter is opened,
the mechanism of the other one can be padlocked. If both shutters have to be opened at
the same time, locking the shutter mechanism is omitted during the following
operations.
DANGER!
the connection compartment before opening the shutters.
Preparing shutter operation

Ö Rack the withdrawable contactor to test position.
Ö Open the high-voltage door.
Ö Take the withdrawable contactor out of the panel (see Page 115, "Taking the
withdrawable contactor out of the panel").
a Shutter mechanism for

manual operation
s Busbar shutter
d Feeder shutter
Fig. 81: Front view of contactor panel, high-voltage door

open and withdrawable contactor removed
The shutter mechanism for manual operation of the shutters is located top-left in the
switching device compartment of the contactor panel.

Operation
Shutter mechanism for manual operation
a Padlock
s Padlock
d Shutter operating lever with handle for
operation of the busbar shutter
f to h, Locking buttons
k
j Shutter operating lever with handle for
operation of the feeder shutter
l Busbar shutter, closed
; Feeder shutter, closed
Fig. 82: Control elements of the shutter mechanism
Opening the feeder shutter (lower shutter)

Ö Loosen the locking buttons h and k.
Ö Open and remove the padlock a.
Ö Turn the shutter operating lever j clockwise by the handle as far as it will go.
Ö Tighten the locking buttons h and k.

Operation
Fig. 83: Feeder shutter open
r The feeder shutter ; is open.
Ö Perform voltage test or other intended operation.
Closing the feeder shutter (lower shutter)

Ö Loosen the locking buttons h and k.
Ö Turn the shutter operating lever j counter-clockwise by the handle as far as it will
go.
Ö Tighten the locking buttons h and k.
Ö Refit the padlock a and lock it.
r The feeder shutter ; is closed.
Ö Close the high-voltage door.
Opening the busbar shutter (upper shutter)

Ö Loosen the locking buttons f and g.
Ö Open and remove the padlock s.
Ö Turn the shutter operating lever d counter-clockwise by the handle as far as it will
go.
Ö Tighten the locking buttons f and g.

Operation
Fig. 84: Busbar shutter open
r The busbar shutter l is open.
Ö Perform voltage test or other intended operation.
Closing the busbar shutter (upper shutter)

Ö Loosen the locking buttons f and g.
Ö Turn the shutter operating lever d clockwise by the handle as far as it will go.
Ö Tighten the locking buttons f and g.
Ö Refit the padlock s and lock it.
r The busbar shutter l is closed.
Ö Close the high-voltage door.

Operation
33 Replacing high-voltage fuses

The fuses are located at the removable contactor and the metering truck.
ATTENTION!
The switchgear can be damaged.
Ö Use HV HRC fuse-links only.

Ö During replacement, take care to use HV HRC fuse-links with the same ratings and
from the same manufacturer.
Ö Open the door to the switching device compartment, see Page 83, "Opening the
door to the switching device compartment".
Ö Pull the removable part out of the panel, see Page 110, "Moving the switching device
truck into and out of the panel".
DANGER!
Risk of burning due to hot fuses.
Ö Do not touch fuses, check temperature first.

Ö Let hot fuses to cool down.
Removing fuse-links Ö Remove defective fuses. To do this, pull the fuse out of the contact spring first at the
top and then at the bottom.

Operation
Inserting fuse-links Ö Insert new fuses so that the striker is at the top. To do this, insert the fuse first in the
lower contact spring and then in the upper contact spring.
Ö Reset the fuse tripping contact (push the operating rod briefly to the back).
Ö Move the removable part into the panel.
The current carrying capacity of the withdrawable contactor with HV HRC fuse-links
performs according to the tables below:

Operation
Current carrying capacity at Un Ith f Order no. Number In HV HRC Current carrying capacity in [A] at ambient
a system frequency of 50 Hz per phase fuse temperature in [°C]
[kV] [kA] [Hz] [A] 25 30 35 40 45 50 55

7.2 ≤ 40 50 3011054.250 2 250 344 333 322 310 298 285 272
3011054.200 2 200 284 275 266 256 246 235 225
3010953.160 2 160 250 242 233 225 216 207 197
3011054.315 1 315 264 256 247 238 229 219 209
3011054.250 1 250 224 217 210 202 194 186 177
3011054.200 1 200 184 178 172 166 159 153 146
3010953.160 1 160 161 156 150 145 139 133 127
3010953.125 1 125 124 120 116 112 108 103 98
3010853.100 1 100 100 97 93 90 86 83 79
3010853.80 1 80 80 79 76 74 71 68 65
3010853.63 1 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63
3010853.50 1 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Un Ith f Order no. Number In HV HRC Current carrying capacity in [A] at ambient
per phase fuse temperature in [°C]
[kV] [kA] [Hz] [A] 25 30 35 40 45 50 55

12 ≤ 40 50 3010353.160 2 160 212 205 198 191 184 176 168
3010353.160 1 160 136 132 128 123 118 113 108
3010253.125 1 125 105 102 99 95 91 87 83
3010253.100 1 100 84 82 79 76 73 70 67
3010253.80 1 80 69 67 64 62 60 57 54
3010153.63 1 63 59 57 55 53 51 49 46
3010153.50 1 50 47 45 44 42 40 39 37

Operation
Current carrying capacity at Un Ith f Order no. Number In HV HRC Current carrying capacity in [A] at ambient
a system frequency of 60 Hz per phase fuse temperature in [°C]
[kV] [kA] [Hz] [A] 25 30 35 40 45 50 55

7.2 ≤ 40 60 3011054.250 2 250 339 328 317 305 293 281 268
3011054.200 2 200 280 271 262 252 242 232 221
301093.160 2 160 246 238 230 222 213 204 194
3011054.315 1 315 260 252 243 234 225 216 206
3011054.250 1 250 221 214 206 199 191 183 175
3011054.200 1 200 181 176 170 164 157 150 143
3010953.160 1 160 158 153 148 143 137 131 125
3010953.125 1 125 122 119 114 110 106 101 97
3010853.100 1 100 98 97 92 90 86 83 79
3010853.80 1 80 79 78 75 73 70 67 64
3010853.63 1 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63
3010853.50 1 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Un Ith f Order no. Number In HV HRC Current carrying capacity in [A] at ambient
per phase fuse temperature in [°C]
[kV] [kA] [Hz] [A] 25 30 35 40 45 50 55

12 ≤ 40 60 3010353.160 2 160 205 199 192 185 178 170 162
3010353.160 1 160 132 128 124 119 115 110 105
3010253.125 1 125 102 99 96 92 88 85 81
3010253.100 1 100 82 79 76 74 71 68 65
3010253.80 1 80 67 65 62 60 58 55 53
3010153.63 1 63 57 55 53 51 49 47 45
3010153.50 1 50 45 44 42 40 39 37 36
For rated fuse currents ≤ 63 A, no current reductions must be considered due to the
ambient temperature and the system frequency.
Due to the arising motor starting current, the instant when the motor starts represents
the maximum stress for the HV HRC fuse-link. Motor starting currents are dependent on
the starting time and the starting frequency.
The latest motor protection tables with HV HRC fuse-links type HHM are available in the
download area of the SIBA company: www.SIBA.de
These motor protection tables show the correspondence between the maximum
permissible starting currents of downstream HV motors (depending on the stating time
and the starting frequency) and the associated HV HRC fuse-links.

Operation
The illustration below shows the coordination of a HV HRC fuse characteristic with a
motor characteristic as an example:
Fig. 85: Example for the coordination of a HV HRC fuse characteristic 125 A with a motor
characteristic
a Characteristic of the HV HRC fuse

s Motor starting current
d Motor starting time
f Characteristic of the overcurrent-time protection
The latest time-current characteristics for HV HRC fuse links type HHM are available in
the download area of the SIBA company: www.SIBA.de
Coordination Rules for coordinating the components of the motor circuit:

• The time-current characteristic must be located on the right of the motor starting
current (point A).
• The rated current of the HV HRC fuse-link must exceed the normal current of the
motor.
• The current corresponding to the intersection B of the HV HRC fuse-link characteristic
and the characteristic of the overcurrent-time protection must be higher than the
minimum breaking current of the HV HRC fuse-link.
• If this is not feasible, it must be ensured that overload currents that are smaller than
the minimum breaking current of the HV HRC fuse-link are interrupted by the
switching device via the striker. This prevents thermal overloading of the HV HRC fuse-
link, which would otherwise be destroyed.
• The selected HV HRC fuse-link limits the sustained symmetrical short-circuit
currentrom IK to the let-through current ID, shown in the diagram for the current-
limiting characteristics (ID as a function of IK for HV HRC fuse-links with different rated
currents). The maximum permissible let-through current is ID = 46 kA.

Operation
Requirements The coordination of the components of the motor circuit places the following
requirements:
• The let-through current ID must not exceed 46 kA at 7.2 kV/12 kV.
• In case of low-voltage supply via a control transformer, short-circuit currents ranging
above the limit breaking capacity must be interrupted within 80 ms. This requirement
does not apply if
- the mechanical latch is provided
- or
- the opening times have been extended so much, that – in the a.m. current range –
the contactor can only open when the fuse has interrupted the current
• The limit breaking capacity is:

- 3TL62: 5.0 kA
- 3TL63: 5.0 kA
- 3TL66: 4.5 kA
• Due to the arising motor starting current, the instant when the motor starts represents
the maximum stress for the HV HRC fuse-link. This stress must neither operate nor
pre-damage the fuse-link.
• Other factors of influence on the stress of the HV HRC fuse-links are the starting time
and the starting frequency of the motors.

Maintenance and servicing

34 Maintenance
The vacuum circuit-breakers / contactors used are maintenance-free within the scope of
the permissible number of operating cycles. Under normal environmental and operating
conditions the maintenance intervals are longer than five years.
Built-in equipment such as voltage transformers, current transformers, relays, meters,

protection equipment, etc. must be serviced and maintained as specified in the
associated operating instructions.
• Commercially available tools are sufficient for carrying out the maintenance work
• After maintenance, put the equipment again into operation as per the operating
instructions
• Carry out maintenance and servicing at shorter intervals (to be specified by the owner)
if there is a lot of dust, or if the air is extremely humid and/or polluted
• Grease main fixed contacts of bushings and fixed contacts of earthing switches as
well as other surfaces exposed to friction (e.g. shutter operating linkage, guide rails) at
shorter intervals (to be specified by the owner): Tin of Longtherm 2 grease (8BX1022)
• Independently of the regular maintenance, immediately determine the cause of faults
and short circuits and replace any damaged components
Maintenance intervals The maintenance intervals described hereafter are a recommendation when the
switchgear is operated under normal environmental conditions. In case of extreme
operating conditions the maintenance intervals must be adjusted accordingly.
Annual maintenance Ö Carry out general check for damages, dust layers, humidity in the switchpanels, and
for partial discharge noises.
Ö Check whether accessories are complete and in good condition (including the truck
or the withdrawable element and the service truck).
Maintenance after five Ö Operate earthing switches for test.

years
Ö Clean switchpanels.
Ö Check function of switchpanels and put switchgear again into operation.
Ö Check primary connections of current and voltage transformers.
Ö Check bolted joints, see Page 71, "Checking bolted joints".

35 Maintenance of vacuum circuit-breaker / vacuum contactor

Preconditions • Supply voltage switched off
• Spring energy store not charged
DANGER!
Working on a closed circuit-breaker and on a open circuit-breaker with charged spring
energy store can cause dangerous injuries.
Ö Switch off low-voltage supply before performing maintenance.

Ö Close and open the circuit-breaker manually. In this way it is ensured that the
circuit-breaker is open and the spring energy store is not charged.
Under normal conditions, the circuit-breaker is maintenance-free. However, we

recommend to make visual inspections at regular intervals.
For optimal insulation, the insulating parts must be clean.
Ö Clean insulating parts with a humid cloth and soft cleaning agent, e.g. dish cleaner.
Ö Clean all other parts with a lint-free cloth if they are dirty.
Ö Grease relevant parts with Klüber Isoflex Topas L32.

36 Trouble shooting
Truck interlocking
Fault Cause Remedy

Truck cannot be pulled out of panel Truck interlock closed Open truck interlock
Door to switching device compartment cannot be Fixing lever not folded inwards Fold fixing lever inwards
closed Positions of earthing switch actuation (truck) and Adjust position of earthing switch actuation to
earthing switch (panel) do not coincide position of earthing switch
Truck
Fault Cause Remedy

Horizontal control gate at cross member of operating Circuit-breaker in CLOSED position Switch circuit-breaker to OPEN position
mechanism cannot be opened (truck cannot be Operating lever inserted in manual CLOSE/OPEN Remove operating lever
racked to SERVICE position mechanically). Double- operating mechanism of feeder earthing switch
bit key cannot be turned (control gate cannot be
Feeder earthing switch not in OPEN position Switch feeder earthing switch to OPEN position
opened)
General switchgear interlock active Observe general switchgear interlock
(electromagnetic interlock active) (electromagnetic interlock active)
Circuit-breaker in CLOSED position Switch circuit-breaker to OPEN position
Truck cannot be locked in TEST or SERVICE Hand crank inserted Remove hand crank
position. Double-bit key cannot be turned
Earthing switches
Fault Cause Remedy

Control gate of feeder/busbar earthing switch cannot Hand crank for switching device truck inserted Remove hand crank for switching device truck
be opened Observe general switchgear interlock
General switchgear interlock active Observe general switchgear interlock
Control gate locked with padlock Remove the padlock
Operating lever cannot be inserted "1" Key/Ronis interlock is not released Insert and rotate the key
Operating lever cannot be rotated "0" Key/Ronis interlock is not released
Circuit-breaker
Fault Cause Remedy

Circuit-breaker cannot be closed Hand crank for removable part inserted Remove hand crank for switching device truck and
lock the switching device truck at SERVICE or TEST
position
Truck in FAULTY position Rack truck to SERVICE or TEST position
Spring not charged Wait for 15 s (motor) or charge manually
Undervoltage release not energized Energize undervoltage release
Low-voltage connector not plugged in Plug low-voltage connector in
Spring energy store does not charge Control voltage not applied Apply control voltage or charge spring energy store
manually

37 Index
A Circuit-breaker closing spring, charging ...................... 97
Accessories ................................................................. 28 Circuit-breaker panel, description .................................10
Accessories, checking ................................................. 74 Circuit-breaker tripping signal ...................................... 34
Accessories, maintenance......................................... 134 Circuit-breaker, closing ................................................ 95
Additional compartment to the busbar compartment Circuit-breaker, opening............................................... 96
(double panel) ............................................................. 23
Circuit-breaker, operating cycles.................................. 33
Additional compartment, busbar earthing switch ........ 22
Circuit-breaker, operation............................................. 95
Additional compartment, busbar voltage transformers 22
Cleaning the switchgear ...............................................71
Aligning, panels ........................................................... 55
Closing solenoid, circuit-breaker.................................. 34
Availability ...................................................................... 8
Closing the door, switching device compartment ....... 83
B
Baffles, assembly......................................................... 64 Closing, circuit-breaker ............................................... 95
Bolted joints, checking................................................. 71 Closing, contactor ....................................................... 98
Bolting together, panels ............................................... 55 Comissioning, test operation before ............................74
Bus sectionalizer, description ...................................... 13 Comments, EMC......................................................... 42
Bus wires, connecting ................................................. 70 Commissioning............................................................ 73
Busbar compartment................................................... 22 Completeness of delivery............................................ 47
Busbar de-earthing .................................................... 104 Components.................................................................14
Busbar earthing ......................................................... 102 Consumer feeders, connecting ....................................76
Busbar earthing switch, operation ............................. 102 Contactor, closing........................................................ 98
Busbar shutter, closing .............................................. 124 Contactor, opening ...................................................... 98
Busbar shutter, manual operation .............................. 123 Contol elements, overview.......................................... 78
Busbar shutter, opening............................................. 123 Control cable connections ............................................71
Busbar system 1250 A................................................. 59 Control cables, connecting .......................................... 69
Busbar system 2500 A ................................................ 59 Control elements, switching device truck ................... 86
Busbar system 3600 A ................................................ 59 Control gate, trouble shooting ....................................135
Busbar, applying voltage .............................................. 76 Control tightening torques............................................71
Busbar, assembly......................................................... 58 Current transformers ................................................... 25
C D
C.t.-operated release, circuit-breaker ........................... 34 De-earthing, busbar....................................................104
Cable compartment ..................................................... 23 De-earthing, feeder ............................................ 100, 108
Cable compartment cover, procedure for removing ... 48 Degree of protection ................................................... 56
Cable connection ................................................... 23, 66 Degrees of protection ................................................. 30
Checking transport damage......................................... 48 Description .................................................................... 8
Circuit diagrams ........................................................... 37 Dimension drawings, numbers.................................... 53
Circuit diagrams, correcting ......................................... 76 Disconnecting panel, description .................................12
Circuit-breaker 3AH5.................................................... 14 Due application.............................................................. 6

E High-voltage connections, checking............................. 71
Earthing and short-circuiting facility............................. 68 High-voltage fuses, replacing ..................................... 128
Earthing busbars, interconnecting............................... 60 HV HRC fuses, replacing............................................ 128
Earthing facility ............................................................ 68
I
Earthing, busbar .........................................................102 Incoming feeders, connection...................................... 76
Earthing, feeder....................................................99, 106 Indicators, overview .....................................................78
Earthing, switchgear.................................................... 60 Information to Siemens before delivery .......................39
Electrical connections.................................................. 66 Inserting, withdrawable contactor.............................. 118
Electrical data .............................................................. 29 Installation....................................................................39
Emergency operation .................................................. 97 Installation material ......................................................42
End walls, installation .................................................. 62 Installation work, checking ...........................................72
Environmental conditions ............................................ 30 Installation work, checks .............................................. 74
Environmental influences .............................................71 Installation, final work .................................................. 71
Erecting, panels........................................................... 50 Installation, low-voltage compartments ......................63
Extension, panels ........................................................ 72 Installation, preparing................................................... 39
Extension, switchgear ........................................... 38, 72 Installation, required tools ............................................41
F Installing the switchgear end walls ..............................62
Features......................................................................... 8 Instructing the operating personnel .............................73
Feeder de-earthing ............................................. 100, 108 Insulators, cleaning ...................................................... 71
Feeder earthing ....................................................99, 106 Interlocks...................................................................... 27
Feeder earthing switch, contactor panel ....................106 Interlocks, additional ....................................................27
Feeder earthing switch, operation............................... 99 Interlocks, checking...................................................... 74
Feeder shutter, closing ...............................................124 Interlocks, mechanical..................................................27
Feeder shutter, manual operation...............................123 IP51..............................................................................56
Feeder shutter, opening .............................................124
L
Feeders, connecting .....................................................76 Low-voltage cables, connecting ...................................69
Fixing material ............................................................. 42 Low-voltage compartment ...........................................24
Fixing on wooden pallets for delivery .......................... 48 Low-voltage compartments, installation ......................63
Fixing points ................................................................ 52 M
Flexibility ....................................................................... 8 Maintenance ........................................................ 38, 134
Floor fixing points ........................................................ 52 Maintenance intervals ................................................ 134
Floor openings............................................................. 52 Maintenance, vacuum circuit-breaker ........................ 135
Foundation, fastening switchgear to ........................... 57 Maintenance, vacuum contactor................................ 135
Foundation, preparing.................................................. 50 Malfunction during test operation ................................ 75
Fuses, replacing..........................................................128 Measuring sheet, foundation .......................................51
G Metering panel, description ......................................... 13

Guidelines, standards .................................................. 30 Metering truck .............................................................21
H Moving switching device truck into panel ...................110
Heaters, usage of ........................................................ 30 Moving switching device truck out of panel................110
High voltage, switching on ...........................................76 Moving withdrawable contactor into panel ................ 115
High-voltage cables ..................................................... 66 Moving withdrawable contactor out of panel............. 115

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Opening the door, switching device compartment...... 83 Safety instructions......................................................... 5
Opening, circuit-breaker............................................... 96 Safety instructions, commissioning............................. 73
Opening, contactor ...................................................... 98 Safety instructions, operation.......................................77
Operating cycles, number............................................ 33 Security of operation ..................................................... 8
Operating personnel, instructing.................................. 73 Service information...................................................... 38
Operating times ..................................................... 33, 35 Servicing...............................................................38, 134
Operating tools ............................................................ 81 Short-circuiting facility ................................................. 68
Operation ..................................................................... 77 Shunt releases, circuit-breaker .................................... 34
Operational high voltage, preparations before Shutter, manual operation, contactor panel................124
switching on ............................................................... 76
Shutter, manual operation, withdrawable panel .........123
P Shutters, manual operation ........................................123
Packing ........................................................................ 44
Signal terms and definitions .......................................... 5
Packing dimensions ..................................................... 44
SION vacuum circuit-breaker, truck ..............................16
Panel connection links, installation .............................. 61
Spare part orders......................................................... 38
Panel design ................................................................ 10
Spring, charging manually ........................................... 97
Panel replacement ....................................................... 38
Standards, guidelines .................................................. 30
Panel types .................................................................... 9
Storage before installation........................................... 39
Panels, aligning ............................................................ 55
Storage, in closed rooms............................................. 40
Panels, bolting together............................................... 55
Storage, seaworthy crate or container ........................ 40
Panels, erecting ........................................................... 54
Storage, switchgear..................................................... 40
Panels, extension......................................................... 72
Switchgear data........................................................... 29
Panels, fastening to foundation.................................... 57
Switchgear earthing............................................... 60, 61
Panels, joining.............................................................. 55
Switchgear extension ............................................ 38, 72
Panels, maintenance.................................................. 134
Switchgear room, dimensions..................................... 51
Personal safety .............................................................. 8
Switchgear room, preparing for installation ................. 39
Position indicators, checking........................................ 75
Switchgear, assembly.................................................. 55
Power-frequency voltage test at site............................ 75
Switchgear, erection .................................................... 44
Power-frequency voltage test, preparation .................. 75
Switchgear, fastening to foundation ............................ 57
Product range ............................................................ 9, 9
Switchgear, unloading ................................................. 44
Protection against electric shock ................................. 30
Switching device compartment, closing the door ....... 83
Protection against solid foreign objects ....................... 30
Switching device compartment, opening the door...... 83
Protection against water .............................................. 30
Switching device truck, control elements.................... 86
Q
Switching device truck, moving into panel ................. 110
Qualified personnel........................................................ 6
Switching device truck, moving out of panel .............. 110
R
Racking positions, switching device truck.................... 86 Switching device truck, racking ................................... 86
Rating plates ................................................................ 32 Switching device truck, racking positions ................... 86
Removable part, trouble shooting.............................. 135 Switching device truck, racking to SERVICE position .. 86
Removing, withdrawable contactor ............................115 Switching device truck, racking to TEST position ........ 87
Replacement of switchpanels and components.......... 38 Switching on high voltage ............................................76

Switching process, checking ....................................... 75

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Technical data .............................................................. 29 Vacuum circuit-breaker 3AH5....................................... 14
Technical data, 3AH5 vacuum circuit-breaker .............. 33 Vacuum circuit-breaker 3AH5, equipment.................... 14
Technical data, complete switchgear........................... 29 Vacuum circuit-breaker 3AH5, technical data ...............33
Technical data, rating plates ........................................ 32 Vacuum contactor ....................................................... 18
Technical data, SION vacuum-circuit-breaker............... 35 Vacuum contactor panel, description ...................... 11, 12
Technical data, vacuum contactor................................ 37 Vacuum contactor, equipment ..................................... 18
Test operation, malfunction ......................................... 75 Vacuum contactor, withdrawable ................................. 19
Test operation, preparing..............................................74 Vacuum contactor, withdrawable, equipment.............. 19
Tightnening torques..................................................... 55 Vacuum-circuit-breaker SION, technical data ...............35
Tools for installation ..................................................... 41 Varistor module, circuit-breaker....................................35
Torques........................................................................ 55 Ventilation, forced ........................................................26
Transport damage........................................................ 48 Verification of safe isolation from supply.................... 122
Transport of switchgear on roller pads (reinforced Voltage indicator, LRM system .................................. 122
rollers).......................................................................... 50
Voltage transformers ....................................................25
Transport of switchgear without wooden pallets ........ 50
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Transport to place of installation.................................. 48 Weights..................................................................44, 46
Transport unit............................................................... 44 Withdrawable contactor, inserting ............................. 118
Transport weights.................................................. 44, 46 Withdrawable contactor, moving into panel ............... 115
Trouble shooting .........................................................135 Withdrawable contactor, moving out of panel ........... 115
U Withdrawable contactor, racking ..................................89
Undervoltage release, circuit-breaker .......................... 34
Withdrawable contactor, racking to service position....89
Unloading .................................................................... 45
Withdrawable contactor, racking to test position .........91
Unloading by crane...................................................... 46
Withdrawable contactor, removing ............................ 115
Unloading by fork-lift truck ........................................... 46
Wooden pallets, removing the switchgear from ..........48
X
X-ray regulations...........................................................31

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Medium-Voltage Switchgear

Type SIMOPRIME Extendable Truck-Type Circuit-Breaker Switchgear up to 17.5 kV

Order No.: 888-3038.9

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Ö Observe the safety instructions.

Ö Observe the safety instructions.

Ö Observe the notes.

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Ö Observance of operating and installation instructions.

To get appropriate qualifications about transport, installation and commissioning, this

This installation training provides detailed information about design, operation,

For further information about this installation training, please contact:

SIEMENS Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.

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Availability • Panel-internal control cables laid in metallic wiring ducts

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6.1 Product range

Circuit- Disconnecting panel Vacuum contactor Bus sectionalizer Metering panel

3AH5/SION vacuum circuit-

Disconnector links Voltage transformer 2)

Vacuum contactor with HV HRC

Vacuum contactor with control Voltage transformer, withdrawable, with/without

Make-proof earthing switch 3) HV HRC fuse

Solid-insulated bar connection

Current transformer in run of busbar 3)

2) Not applicable for 435mm vacuum contactor panel.

3) Not applicable for busbar of 435mm vacuum contactor panel.

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Features • Enclosure made of powder-coated sheet steel

a Busbar compartment j Switching device compartment

6.2 Circuit-breaker panel

Basic equipment • Truck with 3AH5/SION vacuum circuit-breaker

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Additional equipment • Insulated busbar system

6.3 600 mm vacuum contactor panel with HV HRC fuses

Additional equipment • Insulated busbar system

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6.4 435 mm vacuum contactor panel with HV HRC fuses

Additional equipment • Insulated busbar system

6.5 Disconnecting panel

Basic equipment • Truck with disconnector links

Additional equipment • Insulated busbar system

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6.6 Metering panel

Basic equipment • Metering truck with voltage transformers

Additional equipment • Insulated busbar system

6.7 Bus sectionalizer panel

Additional equipment • Insulated busbar system

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7.1 Truck with 3AH5 vacuum circuit-breaker

Fig. 2: Truck with 3AH5 vacuum circuit-breaker

Features of truck with • Integrated mechanical interlock for operating mechanism

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• Operating mechanism unit for circuit-breaker

Additional equipment for • Second shunt release

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7.2 Truck with SION vacuum circuit-breaker

Fig. 4: Truck with SION vacuum circuit-breaker

Features of truck with • Integrated mechanical interlock for operating mechanism